Cumberland storm history

A severe thunderstorm and associated microburst reached the western shore of Sebago Lake just after 4pm. The damaging winds downed 80 to 100 trees...some uprooted and others snapped. Most of the trees were softwoods while a few were hardwoods. About fifteen structures were damage…

Flooding and damages were countywide.

Severe thunderstorm outflow wind gusts downed a large pine tree and power-lines blocking Highland Rd. in Bridgton.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed multiple large trees down throughout the area, including partial ripping the roof off a home and damaging another as a tree fell on the home on South Windham.

Large hail associated with a severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of ping pong balls in Falmouth.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed a tree onto a house on Ridge Rd. and Leisure Lane on Frye Island.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed multiple trees onto houses along Route 302 in Windham, just in from the Westbrook line.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds blew a flat roof off a building on Fundy Road. Additional trees down along Foreside Road and the Golf Course in Falmouth.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed a tree onto Rt. 302 in Naples.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds caused downed powerlines on an SUV in Scarborough. Powerline and wires all over the road for at least about 100 yards.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed multiple large branches and some trees in South Portland.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed a tree onto a car in Cape Elizabeth.

Heavy rain measured between 2 and 3 inches fell across Westbrook between 7 am and 830 am. This resulted in urban flooding and several road closures including Walker St, Webb St, Main St, William Clark by Mechanic St, and Haskell St. A parking garage was so severely flooded that i…

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed trees near the junction of Payne Rd. and Rt 1 in Scarborough.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed a large tree near Pleasant Mountain on RT. 302.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed a tree blocking Rt. 1 in the area of Cooks Corner in Brunswick.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed trees and power lines blocking Maynard Rd. in Windham, ME.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed a tree and powerlines, blocking Gray Rd. in Windham.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed multiple trees and powerlines across portions of South Windham.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed trees and powerlines blocking Conant St. in Westbrook.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed a tree onto a house in Gorham, ME.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed a large tree onto Ocean Ave., blocking the road in Portland, ME.

A severe thunderstorm dropped hail stones the size of quarters in Bridgton. Additional reports of pea and dime size hail were also reported.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds caused a few trees to fall on wires in Windham and Gray.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds caused trees and wires down on US-302 in Bridgton. Minor flooding was also reported on the road with 1 foot of water in areas.

Heavy rainfall caused a full washout on Dougherty Road in New Gloucester. Rainfall was estimated around 3 inches with rates up to an inch an hour. The rain fell over saturated and partially frozen ground which supported rapid runoff.

Westbrook Police Department reported Cumberland Street at Park Road closed due heavy rainfall and excessive run-off causing it to flood.

Heavy rainfall and excessive run-off caused flooding at Route 100 at Lower Methodist Road from the Piscataqua River following 3 inches of rain over already saturated grounds.

Flooding caused Route 26 in Falmouth to close following approximately 3 inches of rainfall.

A low spot along Sebago Lake Road just north of Barstow Road in Gorham was flooded due to heavy rainfall and excessive run-off with water several feet deep. A motorists needed water rescue.

Windham Police Department reported deep flowing water from the McIntosh Brook over Falmouth Road in the area of Cottage Road due to heavy rainfall and excessive run-off.

A coastal front was established along coastal Cumberland County that became the focus for localized moderate to heavy rain through the morning hours of January 13th. The increased rainfall rates with rainfall totals of 2 inches on already saturated ground led to rapid runoff of s…

Heavy rain and snowmelt impacted Cumberland County through the early morning hours of January 10th. The rainfall totals of 2 inches and melting snow on already saturated ground led to rapid runoff of small streams and rivers along coastal watersheds. The freshwater run-off coinci…

Severe thunderstorm outflow wind gusts downed a tree that blocked Burnham Rd. in Buxton, ME.

Severe thunderstorm outflow wind gusts downed a few trees onto wires in North Scarbourgh, ME.

Heavy rain between 2 and 5 inches fell across the Gray/New Gloucester area on August 8th. The heavy rain was spread out over 6 hours, with rates up to 2 inches an hour. The excessive runoff caused flooding on a number of roads. Legrow Road, Lewiston Road, and most notably Route 2…

Heavy rainfall between 2 to 4 inches fell over the Royal River watershed on the 8th. The river responded by coming out of banks during the afternoon into the overnight hours. In New Gloucester, Route 231 flooded between Woodman Road and Cobbs Bridge Road. Upstream the river flood…

Route 100 near Deer Run Drive in Cumberland flooded by the Piscataqua River.

Heavy rain between 3 and 5 inches caused a sinkhole along Babbidge Road near Spoondrift Road. The sinkhole damaged the shoulder and part of one lane. The road continued to collapse into the afternoon resulting in a full closure, but the flooding that undermined the road occurred …

Sebago Lake Road or Route 237 between Standish and Gorham flooded. The flooding occurred in a low spot between Route 35 and Barstow Road near a boggy area that overflowed.

Portion of Route 237 closed between Chadborne Road and Barstow Road due to flooding. Water deep enough to float a car.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed multiple trees and wires across Lake drive in Bridgton.

Heavy rainfall estimated between 3.5 to 4.5 inches on the morning of May 1 resulted in a washout on Webbs Mills Road.

Multiple washouts on Carsley Road in Harrison.

Rainfall measured between 3.5 to 5.15 inches fell across Cumberland County between April 30 and May 1. This rainfall caused flooding of numerous low lying roads and multiple road closures. The Royal River flooded a portion of Route 211 in North Gloucester causing its closure for …

Moderate rainfall coincided with a very high astronomical tide and storm surge, resulting in overtopped storm drains and flooding in low-lying urban areas. Several portside business and parking lots were inundated. The flooding was a combination of freshwater runoff and high tide…

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a large tree at the intersection of Larrabee and Riverside in Westbrook.

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed trees and wires in North Windham.