Headline:
Flood Watch issued June 15 at 1:58AM EDT until June 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 14, 2026 - 10:58pm
Expires:
June 15, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far Northern,
North Woods, Penobscot Valley, and north central Maine, including
the following areas, in Central Highlands Maine, Central
Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot and Southern Piscataquis. In Far
Eastern Maine, Northern Washington and Southeast Aroostook. In Far
Northern Maine, Northeast Aroostook and Northwest Aroostook. In
North Woods Maine, Northern Somerset. In Penobscot Valley Maine,
Central Penobscot. In north central Maine, Northern Piscataquis.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of small rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Dirt roads and ATV trails may
experience significant washouts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A cold front moving from west to east across the area this
morning will bring locally heavy rainfall of 1 to 2 inches in
a 1-3 hour timeframe, with isolated amounts of between 2 to 3
inches possible. This excessive rainfall may cause localized
flash flooding, especially if it falls over areas that
recently received heavy rainfall.
- For flood safety visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Northwest Aroostook; Northeast Aroostook; Northern Somerset; Northern Piscataquis; Northern Penobscot; Southeast Aroostook; Central Piscataquis; Central Penobscot; Southern Piscataquis; Northern Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Caribou ME
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov