Headline:
Coastal Flood Statement issued June 15 at 3:01AM EDT until June 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event:
Coastal Flood Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 15, 2026 - 12:01am
Expires:
June 15, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (4.3 to 7.0
feet Mean Lower Low Water).
* WHERE...Washington, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA,
Southeast Providence RI, Eastern Kent RI, Bristol RI, and
Newport RI Counties.
* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night. The high tide cycles tonight,
Monday night and Tuesday night are of the most concern.
* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding occurs along the most
vulnerable shoreline locales in Newport, Portsmouth and
Middletown. This includes flooding at parking lots near beaches
in Newport, and a portion of Hazard Road. Minor coastal flooding
also occurs on several streets in the Common Fence Point area.
Instruction:
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Southern Bristol; Southern Plymouth; Southeast Providence; Eastern Kent; Bristol; Washington; Newport; Block Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Sender: