Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Manchester, NH ∙ Nashua, NH ∙ Portland, ME ∙ Turner, ME ∙ Deering, NH ∙ Dublin, NH ∙ Winthrop, ME ∙ Canterbury, NH ∙ Oakland, ME ∙ Gilford, NH

Headline

.A period of moderate to heavy rain is expected through Friday as low pressure moves up the coast. The rain will fall on a primed snowpack leading to significant melt. The combination of rain and snowmelt will increase flows in rivers and streams, some of which could reach critical levels.

Full Alert Message

Flood Watch National Weather Service Gray ME 305 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024 .A period of moderate to heavy rain is expected through Friday as low pressure moves up the coast. The rain will fall on a primed snowpack leading to significant melt. The combination of rain and snowmelt will increase flows in rivers and streams, some of which could reach critical levels. ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, west central, and western Maine, including the following areas, in Maine, Central Interior Cumberland. In south central Maine, Coastal Waldo, Interior Waldo, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc and Southern Somerset. In southwest Maine, Androscoggin and Coastal Cumberland. In west central Maine, Central Somerset. In western Maine, Interior Cumberland Highlands, Southern Franklin and Southern Oxford. * WHEN...Through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. 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. &&

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