Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon at 115 PM EDT.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Connecticut...Rhode Island... Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting Washington and New London Counties. For the Pawcatuck River...including Wood River Junction, Westerly... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pawcatuck River at Westerly. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs along the Pawcatuck River. Along Route 3 in Hopkinton, floodwaters encroach on lowest lying homes in French Village. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 7.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM EDT Saturday was 7.1 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a maximum value of 7.0 feet late this evening. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood