Headline:
Flood Watch issued March 16 at 3:06AM EDT until March 17 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 12:06am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain, snowmelt and ice jams is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Coastal DownEast, Far
Eastern, Interior DownEast, and Penobscot Valley Maine, including
the following areas, in Central Highlands Maine, Central
Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot and Southern Piscataquis. 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 this evening through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of small 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. Storm drains and ditches may
become clogged with debris.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rain is expected to develop across the region today
through tonight ending Tuesday morning. Widespread totals of
1 to 1.5 inches of rain are anticipated with locally higher
amounts of 2 to 2.5 inches possible in the southern upslope
of the Longfellow Mountains and across the Downeast.
Increasing runoff and ice rot will lead to ice movement on
area rivers and streams creating an elevated risk of ice jam
flooding.
- For flood safety visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Northern Penobscot; Southeast Aroostook; Central Piscataquis; Central Penobscot; Southern Penobscot; Interior Hancock; Central Washington; Coastal Hancock; Coastal Washington; Southern Piscataquis; Northern Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Caribou ME
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov