#MEwx Flood Warning updated today

Flood Warning

National Weather Service Gray ME

4:02 PM EDT Sun Jul 16 2023

FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 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 and Waldo. In southwest Maine, Androscoggin. In

west central Maine, Somerset. In western Maine, Franklin and

Oxford.

* WHEN...Until 1000 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying

and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

- At 401 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges

indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to

begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of

rain have fallen.

- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the

warned area.

- Some locations that will experience flooding include...

Waterville, Farmington, Fairfield, Oakland, Skowhegan,

Pittsfield, Turner, Rumford, Madison and Jay.

 

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.

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