Flash Flood — Franklin, Maine

1998-03-31 · near Countywide, Franklin, Maine

Wider weather episode

Rapidly melting snow caused by record-breaking warmth combined with rainfall to cause flooding on the Kennebec and Androscoggin Rivers and their tributaries. Many roads were closed due to the flooding. One drowning death occurred in northern Franklin County when a 39-year old man drove his truck onto a flooded Route 27. The Kennebec River at Skowhegan reached flood flow on the 30th and reached flood stage at Augusta on the 31st. The Androscoggin River at Auburn reached flood stage on the 31st. Both rivers continued to rise through the end of the month and crested in April as the flooding continued.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5655515. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.