Flash Flood in Franklin County, Maine

Flash Flood June 24, 2024 · Franklin County, Maine

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A washout on Cohoon Road in Chesterville following heavy rain from slow moving thunderstorms with rainfall rates over 2 inches and hour.

The wider storm

A cold front stalled over the region with an area of low-pressure riding along it, becoming a focal point for shower and thunderstorm development. The steering winds were under 5 miles per hour, allowing storms to stall. This resulted in localized flash flooding in Chesterville and China Maine with road washouts in each community.

Began near Chesterville (44.5800, -70.0500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1183850. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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