Flash Flood in Oxford County, Maine
Flash Flood July 16, 2023 · Oxford County, Maine
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Heavy rainfall between 3 and 5 inches caused a washout on Waterford Road in Norway.
The wider storm
On July 16th a widespread area of rain impacted the state. Rain showers began to develop around daybreak on July 16th and quickly became more widespread during the morning hours. Light to moderate rainfall became widespread across the state with embedded bands of heavy rain. Locally heavy rainfall continued straight through the morning hours into early afternoon on the 16th before rainfall intensity and coverage began to decrease. The heaviest rainfall occurred along the Maine and New Hampshire state line where as much as 5 inches fell over saturated ground. Flood and flash floods were most prevalent across Oxford County.
Began near Norway (44.2200, -70.6108).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1123776. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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