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.
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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.
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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.
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More rain raises flooding concerns along Maine’s rivers
The Androscoggin and Kennebec rivers are the most vulnerable to flooding.
Posted inMaine, News
Wet weather that won’t go away keeps flood risk up on Maine rivers
Though water levels recede, the National Weather Service has flood warnings for the Kennebec River and the Androscoggin near the New Hampshire border, and more rain is forecast Friday.
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Kennebec River reaches minor flooding stage in Augusta area
Weather reports indicate the water will remain high through midweek.
Posted inMaine, News
Danger of river floods in Maine to last through Monday
The most severe flooding is expected in Aroostook County, but the Kennebec River went over its banks in the Augusta area on Sunday, and the Saco River crested late Saturday.
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Weekend flooding concerns has Hallowell on alert
The National Weather Service said ice jams could cause flooding along the Kennebec River on Friday, and city officials began warning downtown businesses and residents on Wednesday.
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Maine communities forge ahead with localized flood strategies
Unusual midwinter flooding along the Kennebec River this year has put the issue front and center.
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U.S. Coast Guard abandons efforts to clear midwinter ice on Kennebec River
The ice caused destructive flooding two weeks ago in Hallowell and Augusta.