#MEwx Updated Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Gray ME
2:38 PM EDT Fri Oct 14 2022
Moderate to occasionally heavy rainfall continues to fall over parts of western Maine which will likely lead to minor flooding in
poor drainage areas. The combination of clogged storm drains and ample runoff will make this more likely in urbanized locations. In
addition, high tide is approaching near the coast and will slow runoff reaching the ocean.
FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5:45 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON.
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Maine, including
the following counties, in south central Maine, Kennebec, Lincoln
and Sagadahoc. In southwest Maine, Androscoggin and Cumberland.
* WHEN...Until 545 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 2:38 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause
urban and small stream flooding. Overflowing poor drainage
areas will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Between
1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Portland, Lewiston, South Portland, Auburn, Brunswick,
Augusta, Westbrook, Bath, Gardiner, and Topsham.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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.
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