Early August Rainstorm Update Two

Flash Flood Warning

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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED

Flash Flood Warning

National Weather Service Gray ME

1011 AM EDT Tue Aug 8 2023

The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...

  Northwestern Kennebec County in south central Maine...

  Southern Somerset County in west central Maine...

  Southeastern Franklin County in western Maine...

* Until 315 PM EDT.

* At 1011 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the

  warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.

  Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the

  warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin

  shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban

           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as

           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...

  Waterville, Farmington, Fairfield, Skowhegan, Oakland, Madison,

  Jay, Clinton, Belgrade and Kingfield.

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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LAT...LON 4475 7022 4510 7013 4512 6966 4511 6966

      4474 6958 4459 6966 4443 6973 4447 7012

      4449 7013 4448 7024 4450 7025 4450 7027

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

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SJ

Flood Watch

National Weather Service Caribou ME

1051 AM EDT Tue Aug 8 2023

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Southern Penobscot-

Including the cities of Bangor, Orono, Old Town, and Brewer

1051 AM EDT Tue Aug 8 2023

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be

  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of Penobscot Valley Maine, including the

  following area, Southern Penobscot.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - Multiple round of showers and storms will move into the area

    this morning and continue through the evening hours. Heavy

    rainfall rates may cause flooding in urban areas.

  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action

should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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Maloit

Flood Warning

National Weather Service Gray ME

710 AM EDT Tue Aug 8 2023

...The National Weather Service in Gray ME has issued a Flood

Warning for the following rivers in Maine...

  Swift River At Roxbury affecting Oxford County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,

television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/gray.

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710 AM EDT Tue Aug 8 2023

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Swift River at Roxbury.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to late tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Flood waters inundate Route 17 in Byron

  near the intersection of Byron Village Road.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - At 6:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 2.4 feet.

  - Bankfull Stage...At 7.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins.

  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage

    late this afternoon to a crest of 8.5 feet this evening. It

    will then fall below flood stage late this evening.

  - Flood stage is 7.0 feet.

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LAT...LON 4475 7070 4476 7059 4454 7050 4452 7060

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SJ

10:50 AM ADT Tuesday 8 August 2023

Rain, at times heavy, is expected.

Total rainfall: 50 to 70 mm .

Locations: Central and northern New Brunswick.

Time span: Near noon in the west, spreading to the east by this evening.

Remarks: Rain, heavy at times, will spread from west to east today and taper to showers on Wednesday. Intense rainfall rates upwards of 25 mm/h are possible in the heaviest downpours.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NBstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.