Flash Flood — Franklin, Maine

2024-06-24 · near Chesterville, Franklin, Maine

Event narrative

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

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1183850. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.