Flood — Somerset, Maine

2023-09-19 · near North New Portland, Somerset, Maine

Event narrative

Rainfall estimated between 2 and 3 inches cause flooding along Route 16 near Black Hill Road.

Wider weather episode

The region had a glancing blow from Hurricane Lee which passed into the Canadian Maritime on the 16th, bringing strong winds but limited rainfall to the local area. The more notable rainfall came a few days later when a low pressure system moved from Cape Cod into coastal Maine on the 18th into the 19th. This storm system brought a soaking rain of 1 to 3 inches to the region, with highest amounts near the coast. The reported impacts were in the mountainous region with minor road flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1142334. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.