Flood in Somerset County, Maine

Flood September 19, 2023 · Somerset County, Maine

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Rainfall estimated between 2 and 3 inches cause flooding along Ridge Road near Pleasant Ridge Plantation.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Wyman Dam (45.0700, -69.9500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1142335. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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