#MEwx Flood Warning update

Flood Statement

National Weather Service Gray ME

9:53 AM EST Sat Dec 26 2020

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Maine.

Kennebec River at Hallowell affecting Kennebec County.

Kennebec River At Augusta affecting Kennebec County.

Kennebec River At North Sidney affecting Kennebec County.

Kennebec River At Skowhegan affecting Somerset County.

Rainfall has ended, but river levels will continue to rise today as tributaries feed into mainstem rivers along with possible continued snowmelt.

For the Kennebec River...including Bingham Wyman Dam, Skowhegan,

North Sidney, Augusta, Hallowell...Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive

cars through flooded areas.

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

deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening by 1000 PM EST.

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The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight...

The Flood Warning continues for

the Kennebec River At North Sidney.

* Until late tonight.

* At 9:32 AM EST Saturday the stage was 19.2 feet.

* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending

at 9:32 AM EST Saturday was 19.2 feet.

* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.4 feet

this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this

evening.

* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding

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