Headline:
Flood Watch issued March 17 at 4:25AM EDT until March 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 17, 2026 - 1:25am
Expires:
March 17, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt
increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical
levels.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Maine, including the following areas, Central
Somerset, Northern Franklin, Northern Oxford, Southern Franklin,
Southern Oxford and Southern Somerset and northern New Hampshire,
including the following areas, Northern Carroll, Northern Coos,
Northern Grafton, Southern Carroll, Southern Coos and Southern
Grafton.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Small stream and ice induced river flooding is still
possible in the mountains region this morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Runoff from earlier rains and snowmelt will continue to cause
small stream rises through the morning. Residual river ice
will be lifted, which could pose a risk for ice jam flooding.
The threat level falls this afternoon as colder air rushes in
and runoff ends.
Instruction:
You should monitor the latest forecast 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 Oxford; Northern Franklin; Central Somerset; Southern Oxford; Southern Franklin; Southern Somerset; Northern Coos; Southern Coos; Northern Grafton; Northern Carroll; Southern Grafton; Southern Carroll
Forcast Office:
NWS Gray ME
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov