Full Notification

RRA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of DownEast Maine, including the following county, Washington.

* WHEN...Until 930 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 750 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Machias, Lubec, Eastport, Perry, Pembroke, Cutler, East Machias, Machiasport, Marshfield, Whiting, Dennysville, Roque Bluffs, Whitneyville, Northfield, Edmunds, Marion and Trescott. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: 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.