Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 21 at 4:25PM EDT until June 21 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 1:25pm
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Maine, including the following
county, Washington.
* WHEN...Until 1030 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 425 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Pembroke, Alexander, Dennysville, Charlotte, Cooper,
Crawford, Wesley, Big Lake and Edmunds.
- For flood safety visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
Washington, ME
Forcast Office:
NWS Caribou ME
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov