The Maine River Flow Advisory Commission meets virtually Thursday to discuss ice conditions and possibility of drought this spring.
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Electricity restored to most customers after Saturday’s storm
Southern Maine got drenched, while sections of western and northern Maine saw up to 13 inches of snow.
Kennebec River expected to flood from Christmas Day rain storm
Areas of Hallowell are expected to be impacted the most.
When it rains it pours … in some parts of Maine
But the flooding in some areas won’t be enough to reverse drought conditions in much of the state, given higher than normal temperatures and lower than average rainfall forecast for the next 30 days.
Three gloomy days likely to be capped by our best yet
Rain, heavy at times, will fall on Friday, but Sunday will be aptly named.
Kennebec River flooding only minor in Augusta, Hallowell
Water levels exceeded the minor flood stage by less than a foot on Tuesday afternoon.
Record-setting rainfall swells rivers, floods roads across southern Maine
A total of 3.37 inches is recorded at Portland International Jetport, breaking the previous Dec. 14 record of 1.74 inches, set in 1917.
Oklahoma cleans up after flood; Arkansas braces for crest
With forecasters predicting more rain, many of the flooded areas may not dry out until the end of June.
Heavy rain swells rivers and streams in southern, central Maine
There was minor flooding on the Kennebec River in Skowhegan and the Presumpscot River in Westbrook.
More rain raises flooding concerns along Maine’s rivers
The Androscoggin and Kennebec rivers are the most vulnerable to flooding.