Headline:
Flood Watch issued June 12 at 3:19PM EDT until June 13 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 12, 2026 - 12:19pm
Expires:
June 13, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Northern, North Woods,
and north central Maine, including the following areas, in Central
Highlands Maine, Central Piscataquis and Southern Piscataquis. In
Far Northern Maine, Northwest Aroostook. In North Woods Maine,
Northern Somerset. In north central Maine, Northern Piscataquis.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Thunderstorms will develop this afternoon. These storms will
be slow movers and produce copious amounts of rain, as much
as 1 to 2 inches per hour. These rainfall amounts will be
capable of producing flash flooding, especially in
mountainous terrain.
- For flood safety visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Northwest Aroostook; Northern Somerset; Northern Piscataquis; Central Piscataquis; Southern Piscataquis
Forcast Office:
NWS Caribou ME
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov