Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 17 at 3:53PM EDT until June 17 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 12:53pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northern Maine, including the following
county, Aroostook.
* WHEN...Until 700 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 353 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 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Fort Kent, Madawaska, Frenchville, Cross Lake, Grand Isle,
Saint Agatha and Sinclair.
- 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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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:
Aroostook, ME
Forcast Office:
NWS Caribou ME
Sender: