#MEwx Flood Advisory now in effect

Flood Advisory

National Weather Service Gray ME

5:17 PM EDT Sun May 22 2022

FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7:15 PM EDT THIS EVENING.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, west central, and

western Maine, including the following counties, in south central Maine, Kennebec. In southwest Maine, Androscoggin. In west central Maine, Somerset. In western Maine, Franklin and Oxford.

* WHEN...Until 7:15 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

- At 5:15 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to

thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.

- Some locations that will experience flooding include...

Waterville, Fairfield, Oakland, Rumford, Jay, Belgrade,

Livermore Falls, Dixfield, Canton, and Livermore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

deaths occur in vehicles.

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 observed flooding to local emergency services or law

enforcement and request they pass this information to the National

Weather Service when you can do so safely.

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