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Washington County, ME
Saturday December 9th, 2023 :: 11:41 a.m. EST

Community

Flood Watch until 07:00AM Tuesday

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Coastal DownEast, Far Eastern, Interior DownEast, and Penobscot Valley Maine, including the following areas, in Central Highlands Maine, Northern Penobscot. In Coastal DownEast Maine, Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington. In Far Eastern Maine, Northern Washington and Southeast Aroostook. In Interior DownEast Maine, Central Washington and Interior Hancock. In Penobscot Valley Maine, Central Penobscot and Southern Penobscot.

* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. The Piscataquis River may reach minor flood stage with a rapid response to snowmelt plus rainfall in complex terrain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall and warm temperatures will melt most, if not all, existing snowpack. The heavy rainfall, snowmelt, and high rainfall rates over a partially frozen ground will create a scenario promoting small stream, creek and river flooding. - For flood safety tips visit, http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN PENOBSCOT ... SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK ... CENTRAL PENOBSCOT ... SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT ... INTERIOR HANCOCK ... CENTRAL WASHINGTON ... COASTAL HANCOCK ... COASTAL WASHINGTON ... NORTHERN WASHINGTON

Instructions:

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Watch

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