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Flash Flood in Washington County, Maine
Flash Flood July 26, 2013 · Washington County, Maine
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Flash flooding around the Calais area washed out and damaged roads. Several buildings were also flooded.
The wider storm
Low pressure tracking north across Maine brought very heavy rain to Washington county during the 26th. Rainfall totals of 3.50 to 5.00 inches were common across much of the county...with localized totals to around 6.00 inches. The most significant flash flooding occurred in the Calais area...with lesser flash flooding across the remainder of the county. Flash flooding occurred in the Calais area during the evening hours. Some roads were closed with other roads washed out or damaged to varying degrees. Several buildings were also flooded.
Began near Milltown (45.1666, -67.2480).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 467671. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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