Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 16 at 10:05PM EDT until May 17 at 1:15AM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2025 - 7:05pm
Expires:
May 16, 2025 - 10:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of western Maine, including the following
counties, Franklin and Oxford.
* WHEN...Until 115 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1005 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area.
Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Rangeley, Pittsburg, Adamstown, Lower Cupsuptic,
Richardsontown, Upper Cupsuptic, Parkertown, Lincoln
Plantation, Davis and Lynchtown.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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.
Area Description:
Franklin, ME; Oxford, ME
Forcast Office:
NWS Gray ME