Flood Warning — Washington County, Rhode Island
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 4 at 6:45AM EDT until August 4 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
...The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton MA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Rhode Island... Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County. For the Wood River...including Hope Valley...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wood River at Hope Valley. * WHEN...From this morning to this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, In Richmond, floodwaters begin to pond onto Wood River Drive. In Hopkinton off of Main Street, the Wood River begins to flood Dow Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:15 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 5.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:15 AM EDT Tuesday was 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this morning and continue falling to 2.9 feet early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 4, 2026 at 6:45 AM ET · Expires August 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Expires
August 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Last Checked
3 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 200 PM EDT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Warning mean for Washington County, Rhode Island?
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Is this Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (3 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET.
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