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Home Return to list Areal Flood Advisory 0023 Issued by the Caribou Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-08-13 15:42:23
348
WGUS81 KCAR 132041
FLSCAR
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Caribou ME
441 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
MEC021-132345-
/O.NEW.KCAR.FA.Y.0023.260813T2041Z-260813T2345Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Piscataquis ME-
441 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
* WHERE...A portion of north central Maine, including the following
county, Piscataquis.
* WHEN...Until 745 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Water over dirt North Woods roadways. Some low-water
crossings may become impassable especially near bogs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 439 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding and road
washouts. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected
over the area as additional showers move over the area. This
additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Chamberlain Lake, Tamway and Baxter State Park.
- This is in remote areas of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway
and Telos Public Lands. This may impact portions of the Telos
Road, Pinkham Road, Johns Bridge Road, 522 Road and 47 Mile
Connector Road.
- For flood safety visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, dont 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.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4617 6883 4614 6883 4620 6901 4621 6936
4629 6944 4640 6925 4632 6897 4620 6889
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JS
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-13 17:16:56
709
WGUS81 KCAR 132216
FLSCAR
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Caribou ME
616 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
MEC021-132345-
/O.CON.KCAR.FA.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260813T2345Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Piscataquis ME-
616 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall
continues.
* WHERE...A portion of north central Maine, including the following
county, Piscataquis.
* WHEN...Until 745 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Water over dirt North Woods roadways. Some low-water
crossings may become impassable especially near bogs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 615 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding. Between
1.5 and 2.5 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...
Chamberlain Lake, Tamway and Baxter State Park.
- This is in remote areas of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway
and Telos Public Lands. This may impact portions of the Telos
Road, Pinkham Road, Johns Bridge Road, 522 Road and 47 Mile
Connector Road.
- For flood safety visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, dont 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.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4640 6925 4632 6897 4620 6889 4620 6901
4621 6936 4629 6944
$$
JS
Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-08-13 18:48:29
353
WGUS81 KCAR 132348
FLSCAR
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Caribou ME
748 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
MEC021-132358-
/O.EXP.KCAR.FA.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260813T2345Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Piscataquis ME-
748 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
The Flood Advisory has expired for A portion of north central Maine,
including the following area, Piscataquis.
The heavy rain has ended. Small stream flooding is no longer
expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road
closures.
&&
LAT...LON 4640 6925 4632 6897 4620 6889 4620 6901
4621 6936 4629 6944
$$
JS
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