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Flood Advisory for York, ME; Carroll, NH; Strafford, NH

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York, Carroll, Strafford
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What is happening

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Where: Portions of southwest Maine, including the following county, York and New Hampshire, including the following counties, Carroll and Strafford. When: Until 830 PM EDT.

What the bulletin says to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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.

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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Maine, including the following county, York and New Hampshire, including the following counties, Carroll and Strafford. * WHEN...Until 830 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 520 PM EDT, gauge reports 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 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Lebanon, Acton, Milton, Middleton and Wakefield.

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    Flood Advisory issued August 8 at 5:20PM EDT until August 8 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

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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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