#MEwx Flood Advisory now in Effect

Flood Advisory

National Weather Service Gray ME

11:31 AM EDT Sat May 10 2025

Widespread rain continues across Maine with up to an additional inch possible through tonight. The runoff will raise streams and rivers, resulting in some minor flooding in

low-lying and poor drainage areas.

 

FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON

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

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

Androscoggin, Cumberland, Kennebec, Oxford and Sagadahoc and

northern New Hampshire, including the following county, Carroll.

* WHEN...Until 200 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

- At 11:29 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to

thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin

shortly in the advisory area.

- Some locations that will experience flooding include...

Lewiston, Auburn, Brunswick, Augusta, Conway, Gardiner,

Bridgton, Fryeburg, Mechanic Falls and Turner.

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.

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Palmer