#MEwx Flood Watch now in Effect

Flood Watch

National Weather Service Gray ME

3:28 AM EDT Mon Sep 18 2023

Low pressure moving northward off the Mid Atlantic Coast will move into the Gulf of Maine tonight. This low will be accompanied by tropical moisture and the result will be rain, heavy at times starting today and lasting through tonight. Flooding will be possible including a few instances of flash flooding.

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING

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

* WHERE...Portions of Maine, including the following areas,

Androscoggin, Central Interior Cumberland, Central Somerset,

Coastal Cumberland, Coastal Waldo, Interior Cumberland Highlands,

Interior Waldo, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Northern Franklin,

Northern Oxford, Sagadahoc, Southern Franklin, Southern Oxford and

Southern Somerset. Portions of northern New Hampshire, including

the following areas, Northern Carroll, Northern Grafton, Southern

Carroll, Southern Coos and Southern Grafton.

 

* WHEN...From this afternoon through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,

creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Isolated

instances of flash flooding will be possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

- Heavy rainfall, with totals of 1.5 to 3 inches expected.

Isolated instances of up to 4 inches will be possible.

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor the latest forecast and be alert for possible

Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be

prepared to take action should flooding develop.