Headline:
Flood Watch issued March 17 at 1:56PM EDT until March 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 17, 2026 - 10:56am
Expires:
March 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Rising stream levels and a risk for ice jam flooding.
* WHERE...Portions of south central, west central, and western
Maine, including the following areas, in south central Maine,
Southern Somerset. In west central Maine, Central Somerset. In
western Maine, Northern Franklin and Southern Franklin.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Elevated streams and rivers across the Western Maine
Mountains will continue to move river ice, keeping a risk of ice
jam related flooding through this evening. Once the streamflows
recede later this evening the flood risk will improve.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Concerns for ice jam flooding. River ice can cause unexpected
flooding and should be monitored closely.
Instruction:
Ice jams can cause unexpected water rises. Those living in areas
prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop. Please report any ice jams or flooding to local authorities
and the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Northern Franklin; Central Somerset; Southern Franklin; Southern Somerset
Forcast Office:
NWS Gray ME
Sender: