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Washington County, ME
Friday March 22nd, 2024 :: 04:13 a.m. EDT

Community

Flood Watch until 05:00AM Sunday

* WHAT...Heavy rainfall may lead to localized flooding.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 2.25 inches possible along the Downeast coast. Heaviest rainfall rates expected Saturday evening through late Saturday night. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: COASTAL HANCOCK ... COASTAL 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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