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Washington County, ME
Saturday September 16th, 2023 :: 04:09 p.m. EDT

Alert

Flood Advisory until 07:15PM

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

* WHERE...A portion of DownEast Maine, including the following counties, Hancock and Washington.

* WHEN...Until 715 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Watch out for water over roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 408 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Machias, Lubec, Eastport, Cherryfield, Jonesport, Steuben, Harrington, Perry, Pembroke, Jonesboro, Columbia Falls, Cutler, Columbia, Deblois, Centerville, Millbridge, Franklin, Gouldsboro, East Machias and Addison. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: HANCOCK, ME ... WASHINGTON, ME

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
Washington County, ME
28 Center St
Machias, ME 04654

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1

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Alert Details

Severity:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Advisory

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