#MEwx Flash Flood Warning

The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...

Northwestern Kennebec County in south central Maine...

North Central Androscoggin County in southwestern Maine...

Somerset County in west central Maine...

Southeastern Franklin County in western Maine...

East Central Oxford County in western Maine...

* Until 8:45 PM EDT.

* At 4:42 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing

heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain

have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin

shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Doppler radar.

IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,

highways, streets and underpasses as well as other

drainage and low lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...

Farmington, Fairfield, Oakland, Skowhegan, Rumford, Madison, Jay,

Clinton, Belgrade, and Livermore Falls.

This includes the following Rec locations...

Mount Zircon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood

deaths occur in vehicles.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are

potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded

roads. Find an alternate route.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where

you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become

killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or

creeks.

Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you

can do so safely.

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Legro