The Flood Warning from the National Weather Service is extended for the Kennebec River at Hallowell affecting Sagadahoc and Kennebec Counties.
The heavy rain and flooding from the past 24-hours has caused many roads to close and some heavy damage.
MEMA Continues Monitoring Flooding Around the State. “Our priority is keeping Maine people safe, and we urge folks to use caution when traveling,” said Dir Rogers. “If you encounter a flooded roadway driving, remember – TURN AROUND DON’T DROWN.” FMI: https://t.co/ZwrW6XwN3y pic.twitter.com/EIHwsTqb3v
— MEMA (@MaineEMA) May 1, 2023
We have restored power to more than 75% of customers impacted by this storm.
Some communities have experienced significant flooding and washed out roads, which is slowing our ability to access these areas. Our crews will continue to work until all customers are restored. pic.twitter.com/4tWXO8NiNP
— Central Maine Power (@cmpco) May 1, 2023
Be careful, there are many roads that are either flooded or have been undermined by the torrential rain we've all…
Posted by Franklin County Sheriff's Office on Monday, May 1, 2023
Check out the flooding on Main St. in Farmington. Avoid the area if possible. Conditions like this were seen across Maine this morning and cleanup will be ongoing. (📸: Sam Shirley)
DETAILS: https://t.co/G4q1E7lNuu pic.twitter.com/HErmby2rnz
— CBS 13 News (@WGME) May 1, 2023
🚧Cleanup has begun here in Gray
Almost 4” of rain left this road underwater
More on last night’s storm coming up on #CBS13 with @ChristianWGME, @BradWGME, @StephanieWGME, and me pic.twitter.com/x7laxcILiU
— Johnny Maffei (@JohnnyWGME) May 1, 2023
Posted by Felisa LaVonn on Monday, May 1, 2023
#DEVELOPING: A tree destroyed a shed and damaged part of a home in Randolph early this morning. Heavy rain and strong winds have caused damage across Maine.
DETAILS: https://t.co/t0lu4LxGEi pic.twitter.com/bBpedzlarH
— CBS 13 News (@WGME) May 1, 2023
Lots of rain in a short amount of time is causing some Maine rivers and streams to flood. This flooding is from Sevenmile Stream in East Dixfield. (📸: Tara Baldwin)
DETAILS: https://t.co/tDdg16eLcK pic.twitter.com/04KMOsB1SW
— CBS 13 News (@WGME) May 1, 2023
We are closing the north end of the Front Street parking lot. Please park in the south end parking lot or on the street.
Posted by Augusta Public Works on Monday, May 1, 2023
