Somerset storm history

The Carrabassett River Valley experienced catastrophic flooding following a heavy rain and snowmelt event on December 18th. The rain fell over an 18 hour period and averaged 5 inches across the basin, with an additional 2 to 3.5 inches of snowmelt. The steep terrain and frozen gr…

Catastrophic flooding occurred along the Kennebec River at Skowhegan following heavy rain and snowmelt event on the 18th. Heavy rain averaging 5 inches fell across the entire Kennebec Valley, and in the mountains an additional 3 inches of snowmelt runoff resulted in major floodin…

Significant washout reported on Baker Lake Rd near Sweeney Brook. Dirt Gravel road. Time estimated.

Report of significant road damage to the St. Aurelie Road near mile 25. Dirt/gravel road. Numerous culverts and ditches destroyed. Time estimated.

Local official reported severe damage to Baker Lake Road near mile 28. Gravel road. time estimated.

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed trees and powerlines on West Mills Rd. in Anson.

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree onto a powerline blocking Maine State Route 134 in Starks.

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree that blocked Anson Rd. in Starks.

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree blocking Horseback Rd. in Anson.

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree blocking River Rd. Anson.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed a tree on Spring Road in Pittsfield.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed trees and wires in Embden, near Moulton, Rd.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed trees and power lines blocking Beckwith Rd. in Cornville.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed trees and wires in Detroit, ME.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed trees and powerlines on RT. 11 and Madawaska Ave., blocking traffic.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed trees on Valley Rd. in Anson, ME.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed trees on Thurston Hill Rd. in Madison.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed trees on Parkman Hill Rd. in Solon.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed trees on French Hill Rd. in Solon.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed trees on Water St. Skowhegan, Maine.

Heavy rain and snowmelt resulted in minor flooding across the Upper Kennebec River watershed. In Skowhegan, high flows estimated around 60 kcfs at the Weston Dam resulted in flooding along East River Road. The high flows peaked late on the 13th and gradually receded by the 15th.

Major flooding of the Dead River with an estimated rain and snowmelt between 6 and 7 inches of liquid runoff. The resultant flow was estimated around 20.6 kcfs, which is greater than the 0.2% annual exceedance level. A home's foundation was compromised off Dead River Road in West…

Record flooding occurred on the Kennebec River at Madison following heavy rain and snowmelt on December 18th. Heavy rain fell across the entire Kennebec Valley, however the combination of snowmelt in the mountains caused catastrophic flooding which flowed into Madison. The USGS r…

The Austin Stream set a record stage of 13.2 feet on December 18th based on records from the USGS river gage established from 1932-1969 and 2009-today. The streamflows reached 14,000 cfs which is greater than a 0.2% annual chance exceedance event, otherwise referred to as a 500-y…

Heavy rain and snowmelt caused the Pleasant Pond Stream to flood 2 bridges, one near Main Street and the other upstream. Main Street was closed cutting off most homes in the community. Some buildings were also inundated.

Heavy rain and snowmelt caused significant damage to dirt roads around Indian Pond with severe washouts.

Major to near record flooding occurred on the Kennebec River downstream of Bingham following heavy rain and snowmelt on December 18th. Heavy rain fell across the entire Kennebec Valley, however it was the combination of rain and snowmelt runoff in the mountains that caused catast…

Major to near record flooding occurred on the Kennebec River following heavy rain and snowmelt on December 18th. Heavy rain fell across the entire Kennebec Valley, however it was the combination of rain and snowmelt runoff in the mountains that caused catastrophic flooding across…

Rainfall estimated between 2 and 3 inches cause flooding along Route 234 in Anson near Four Mile Square Road.

Rainfall estimated between 2 and 3 inches cause flooding along Route 43 near Faulkner Hill Road in Starks.

Rainfall estimated between 2 and 3 inches cause flooding along Route 16 near Black Hill Road.

Rainfall estimated between 2 and 3 inches cause flooding along Ridge Road near Pleasant Ridge Plantation.

Severe thunderstorm outflow wind gusts downed a tree across route 201A on the Embden and North Anson town line.

Severe thunderstorm outflow wind gusts downed trees and powerlines on Fahi Pond Rd. in Embden.

A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of golf balls in Bingham, Maine.

A severe thunderstorm dropped hail the size of half dollars in north of Fairfield, Maine.

Deep flood waters came off North Shore Road onto W Shore Road near the intersection with N Shore Road adjacent to Pleasant Pond. The debris was over a foot deep.

Public reported a washout on Goodrich Road near Jackson Brook. Minor washout on Murray Street near McLaughlin Lane. Radar estimated 1 to 3 inches of rain fell across the Bingham Area in the course of an hour and a half.

Nearly 6 inches of rain fell near Rockwood and Brassua Lake in northern Somerset County. Multiple washouts on Route 6 between Brassua and Jackman caused significant disruption to travel in the region.

Heavy rain fell across Enchanted Pond just south of Jackman between 5 and 7 PM, bringing a radar estimate of 4 inches, most of which fell between 530 and 6 PM. This torrential rainfall caused a small retention pond in the hills above the lake to collapse. The resultant debris flo…

Flooding with severe shoulder washouts on Route 201 near Parlin Pond.

Flooding in Rockwood causing significant disruptions to travel in and out of the region. Most of the downtown village was impacted. Roads flooded include Misery Gorge and Marston, Cedar, and Village Roads.

Flooding on Route 15 west of Rockwood after heavy rain fell during the afternoon of June 29. The radar estimated rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches, most of which fell in an hour between 3 and 4 pm. Multiple significant washouts occurred.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed multiple trees in Bingham near U.S. Route 201.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed multiple trees onto wires in Skowhegan.

Severe thunderstorm outflow winds downed multiple trees and wires that were blocking roads in Hartland.

Heavy rainfall caused the Kennebec River to overflow its banks and cause flooding in Skowhegan and Winslow. Flooding was observed on the southbound lane of Route 2 in Skowhegan near Malbons Mills Road. Campground flooding was up to 2 feet deep on the east side of town. Fort Halif…

The Carrabassett River rose 7 feet above flood stage on May 1 after 3 to 4 inches of rain fell over the watershed. The river crested at 22.08 feet in the early afternoon, reaching the 2nd highest flow since the flood of April 1987. Impacts included flooding of Route 27 north of K…

Heavy rain estimated around 3.5 inches cause an un-named small stream to the Fish Brook to overwhelm a culvert on Green Road in Fairfield. The resulting flood washed out a 10 foot section of the road.

Flooding at campgrounds in Skowhegan off Route 2 with water 1 to 2 feet deep.