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Coastal Flooding Through Monday Evening: Rhode Island Weather

Up to a half foot of inundation is possible in low-lying areas.

The risk of coastal flooding remains in effect in Rhode Island through Monday evening, according to the National Weather Service. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

The risk of coastal flooding remains in effect in Rhode Island through Monday evening, according to the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service warned of up to a half-foot of "inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways" and "water on low lying roads and property."

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"Do not drive through flooded roadways," the National Weather Service warned.

A general flood watch remains in effect through late Monday night for the Ocean State.

"Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks," the National Weather Service advised.

After rain Monday and Monday night, Tuesday is expected to be mostly cloudy with a high of 66 degrees.

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