Eagle Lake, ME Weather Warnings
Flood
Flood Watch issued June 12 at 8:11AM EDT until June 13 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through late tonight. * 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 You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
National Weather Service
Flood
Flood Advisory issued June 12 at 7:43AM EDT until June 12 at 1:45PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northern Maine, including the following county, Aroostook. * WHEN...Until 145 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 743 AM 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... Fort Kent, Eagle Lake, Frenchville, Portage Lake, New Canada, Cross Lake, Wallagrass, Winterville, Soldier Pond, Daigle and Saint John. - For flood safety visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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.
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