Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM EDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Rhode Island... Pawcatuck River At Wood River Junction affecting Washington County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Rhode Island...Connecticut... Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington 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 Wood River Junction. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Floodwaters begin to spread onto Driftwood Drive in Charlestown. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 5.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM EDT Sunday was 5.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 4.5 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood