Flood Advisory for Oxford, ME
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Oxford
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- Minor
- Official urgency
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- Likely
What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: A portion of western Maine, including the following county, Oxford. When: Until 800 AM EDT.
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of western Maine, including the following county, Oxford. * WHEN...Until 800 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 521 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bethel, Rumford, Mexico, Greenwood, Milton, Woodstock, Peru and Sumner.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Flood Advisory issued August 8 at 5:21AM EDT until August 8 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Gray ME. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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