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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Gray ME
156 PM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026

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Northern Oxford-
Including the cities of Middle Dam, Upton, Roxbury, Andover,
South Arm, Wilsons Mills, and Byron
156 PM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026

...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

Waters have receded, and the risk of ice jams has lessened. However,
river ice is unpredictable and should be monitored for any
unexpected rises. Alert local authorities and the NWS if flooding
occurs.

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Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Southern Franklin-Southern
Somerset-
Including the cities of Phillips, Moosehead, Pittston Farm,
Jackman, Rangeley, Jay, New Portland, Coburn Gore, Wilton,
Oquossoc, Pittsfield, Athens, Palmyra, Kingfield, Cornville,
Chesterville, Avon, Farmington, Temple, Embden, New Sharon,
Seboomook, Skowhegan, New Vineyard, Brassua, Bingham, Madison,
Davis, and Long Pond
156 PM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026

...FLOOD WATCH FOR ICE JAMS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Rising stream levels and a risk for ice jam flooding.

* WHERE...Portions of south central, west central, and western
  Maine, including the following areas, in south central Maine,
  Southern Somerset. In west central Maine, Central Somerset. In
  western Maine, Northern Franklin and Southern Franklin.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Elevated streams and rivers across the Western Maine
  Mountains will continue to move river ice, keeping a risk of ice
  jam related flooding through this evening. Once the streamflows
  recede later this evening the flood risk will improve.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Concerns for ice jam flooding. River ice can cause unexpected
    flooding and should be monitored closely.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Ice jams can cause unexpected water rises. Those living in areas
prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop. Please report any ice jams or flooding to local authorities
and the National Weather Service.

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JC