Franklin storm history

Near record flooding occurred on the Sandy River following a heavy rain and snowmelt event on the 18th. The rainfall across the headwaters of the Sandy was estimated between 5 and 6 inches, but it was the combination of this and an additional 3 inches of snowmelt runoff that caus…

A concentrated area of 3 to 6 inches of rain fell across southern Franklin County during the afternoon of June 29th into the early evening hours. Between 400 pm and 700 pm, a stalled thunderstorm brought 2 to 3 inch per hour rainfall rates which peaked between 430 pm and 600 pm w…

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed a large tree down on ME-133 in Jay.

A rain on snow event on the 17th caused a combined runoff of 1 to 2.5 inches along the Carrabassett River. This was sufficient to raise the river enough to break up ice as thick as a foot. The broken ice resulted in a ice jam forming near the Route 16 dam in Kingfield right aroun…

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed trees and caused a baseball field dugout to collapse in Stratton.

Rapid run-off from heavy rainfall, caused a washout on 3 Mile Hill in New Sharon.

Rapid run-off from heavy rainfall caused flooding on Main Street in Farmington with water 2 feet deep cutting off a primary thruway in the community for over an hour.

Byron was hit with more than 4 inches of rain between July 10-11th. The Swift River shot up 8 feet overnight, but Maine DOT stated that water rushing down hills is what damaged Route 17 in multiple spots along with other local roads.

Oquossoc and the Rangeley Lakes Region was hit with more than 4 inches of rain between July 10-11th. The resulting runoff from the neighboring hills caused washouts on Route 16 just north of town.

Carrabassett Valley recorded more than 3 inches of rain between July 10-11th. The rapid runoff out of the surrounding mountains caused some washouts on Route 27, a primary access route in the region.

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

A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of quarters in Wilton Maine.

A severe thunderstorm downed trees and powerlines blocking a road in Chesterville, Maine.

A severe thunderstorm downed a tree blocking Webster Rd in Chesterville, Maine.

Heavy rain and snowmelt caused Rapid Stream Road in Kingfield to washout from the Rapid Stream overflowing it's banks.

Heavy rain and rapid snowmelt caused Stratton Brook Pond Road in Stratton to washout from Stratton Brook overflowing its banks and flooding the road.

Rain and snowmelt caused the Lincoln Brook to flood washing out a 20-foot section Lincoln Pond Road in Rangeley.

Heavy rain and rapid snowmelt caused Route 17 to flood and cut off a main thruway to Rangeley. The flooding was the result of overland water and not from a river.

Heavy rain and snowmelt caused Route 27 in Eustis was closed in multiple spots between Beaudry Road and Bartlett Road due to flooding along the North Branch of the Dead River.

Heavy rain and snowmelt caused minor washout on Plaisted Road in Jay.

Heavy rain and snowmelt caused flooding along the Sandy River caused Main Street near Smalls Falls in Rangeley to close.

Heavy rain and snowmelt caused excessive runoff of Rand Mountain and flash flooding along Bachelor Brook in Weld. The rapid rise caused a 30 foot washout to one lane of Byron Road.

Record flooding was reached on Spencer Stream near Grand Falls, Maine. The river crested at 11.4 feet during the early morning of December 19th. The information is based on the USGS river gage that was installed in 2000. The streamflows were measured over 12,000 cfs comparable to…

After heavy rain and snowmelt, the main thruway to Rangeley, ME Route 17 north of Height of Land was flooded in numerous locations.

After heavy rain and snowmelt, several roads around Rangeley flooded including Bald Mountain Road and South Shore Road which were impassable due to flooding.

Heavy rain and snowmelt caused Maine DOT closed ME 145 and Foster Hill Road due to flooding.

Heavy rain and snowmelt caused flooding and partial wash-outs of numerous roads in the Blue Mountain region, particularly in Weld. The roads include Edes Brook Road, Intervale Road, and Day Mountain Road.

An unnamed tributary to the Alder Stream washed out the entire length of Tufts Pond Road to the sub-base. The flooding was the result of 5 inches of rain and another 2 to 3 inches of snowmelt running off frozen terrain.

Heavy rain and snowmelt caused flooding of numerous roads in Carthage along the Webb River including Grover Bridge Road, Storer Hill Road, and River Road. With additional flooding being reported on Goodwin Road.

Heavy rain and snowmelt caused extreme flooding in the Sugarloaf Mountain region. Numerous small streams became raging rivers with washouts on most local and state roads, cutting off access to the region.

Heavy rain and snowmelt runoff caused already swollen lakes to overflow their banks. In New Sharon, Crowell Pond flooded Route 41with water up to 2 feet for numerous days.

Valley Brook, a tributary to the Sandy River washed out the abutment on the Route 149 Bridge in Strong. The flooding was the result of 5 inches of rain and another 2 to 3 inches of snowmelt running off frozen terrain.

The Sandy River reached major flood level on the afternoon of December 18th. The river crested at a stage of 17.35 feet which was the 3rd highest crest ever recorded. The flooding was most severe in the headwaters between Sandy River Plantation and Farmington where bridges were w…

Rainfall estimated between 2 and 3 inches cause flooding along Route 234 at the intersection of Route 27.

Rainfall estimated between 2 and 3 inches cause flooding along Route 142 near the Freeman and Kingfield townline.

Heavy rain caused a washout on Clover Mills Road.

Heavy rain caused a washout on Porter Hill Road.

Heavy rain caused a washout on Holley Road near Brown Road.

Heavy rain caused a washout on Voter Hill Road in Temple.

A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of quarters in Wilton, Maine.

State officials reported nearly one mile of Route 17 between Byron and Rangeley Plantation in Franklin County was damaged by flash flooding. Route 4 was also washed out and closed near Sandy River Plantation around the same time.

Water from Mill Stream came over Embden Pond Road in Embden. Flooding also occurred on nearby Slipp and Fahi Pond Road.

Shoulder washout on Hovey Road near US RT 2 in Farmington with water surrounding a home and flooding an outbuilding.

A concentrated area of 3 to 5 inches of rain fell across southern Franklin County during the afternoon of June 29th into the early evening hours. Between 400 pm and 700 pm, a stalled thunderstorm brought 2 to 3 inch per hour rainfall rates which peaked between 430 pm and 600 pm w…

A water rescue was needed around Route 17 in North Jay/Wilton town line for a car washed off the road.

Heavy rain caused a washout on Maine Route 156 in Weld.

The headwaters of the Sandy River came out of banks and flooded the basements and garages of homes in Phillips and closed Route 142 and 149. Additional roads that flooded were Bray Hill Road, East Madrid Road, Weld Road, Bridge Street, Salem Road near Auger Drive, #6 road. The US…

Floodwaters from the Sandy River combined with local runoff from the Beaver Brook in Farmington to cause significant flooding along Main Street by the Hippach Field as well as Front Street. Floodwaters inundated Abbott Park with water several feet deep. Businesses on Main Street …