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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

Flood Watch

National Weather Service Caribou ME

206 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024



.Rain falling on snow in wooded areas will lead to snow melt and 

increasing runoff. Flows on streams and creeks will rise Friday and 

into Friday evening and may locally reach bankfull or cause minor 

flooding.



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Central Piscataquis-Southern Piscataquis-

Including the cities of Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford,

Greenville, Blanchard, and Monson

206 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024



...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY 

EVENING...



* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible.



* WHERE...A portion of Central Highlands Maine, including the 

  following areas, Central Piscataquis and Southern Piscataquis.



* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening.



* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, 

  streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - Rainfall of 1 to 1.5 inches with locally higher amounts can

    be expected across the area Friday into Friday evening. The

    rain will combine with snowmelt up to the equivalent of 2

    inches, and the combination of the rain and snowmelt will

    cause streams and creeks to rise and may result in minor

    flooding.

  - For flood safety visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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