Mid-April Storm Update Seven

River Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gray ME
838 PM EDT Mon Apr 15 2019

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Maine

  Kennebec River At Skowhegan affecting Somerset County


...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Maine
  Kennebec River At Augusta affecting Kennebec County


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded areas, it is impossible to know if the
road is safe for travel. Turn around, dont drown!

Stay tuned to developments by listening to NOAA weather radio...or
your favorite local media outlet.

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838 PM EDT Mon Apr 15 2019

...Flood warning extended until Wednesday afternoon...
The flood warning continues for
  The Kennebec River At Skowhegan.
* from tonight until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 8 PM Monday the flow was 30700 cfs and rising.
* Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Flood flow is 35000 CFS.
* The river will continue rising and crest near 46000 cfs by
  tomorrow afternoon. The river will stay above flood stage until
  Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 35000 cfs...Flooding begins at campgrounds in
  Skowhegan.

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LAT...LON 4480 6992 4480 6960 4453 6955 4454 6969
      4468 6968 4471 6992

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