Intense low pressure lifting through Quebec province brought damaging south to southeast winds to all of northern and eastern Maine. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph were common across the entire region...with wind gusts in excess of 70 mph reported along the Downeast coast. A peak wind gust of 79 mph was reported at Sedgewick Ridge in coastal Hancock county.
The winds extensively damaged trees across the entire region with many trees uprooted or snapped along with many broken branches. The combination of wind...falling trees and branches brought down many power lines leading to power outages. Tens of thousands of customers lost power for varying lengths of time during the storm. Five utility poles providing power to Mount Desert Island were snapped and fell against the only bridge connecting the island to the mainland. Power had to be cut to all of the island and the bridge closed for several hours to allow repairs. Downed trees and power lines blocked many roads across the region. The governor declared a State of Emergency for all of Maine due to the extensive damage to trees and power lines. The winds also caused minor structural damage across the region...mainly to roofs and signs...though some trees were toppled on structures.
Heavy rains also occurred with the storm leading to minor flooding and the closure of some roads for a time. Rainfall totals of 2.00 to 3.00 inches were common across Piscataquis county...with local totals of 3.50 to 4.00 inches. At Dover-Foxcroft...in southern Piscataquis county...the Piscataquis River rose around a foot above flood stage leading to minor flooding. Minor road flooding was also reported at several towns across central and southern Piscataquis county. Rainfall totals of 1.50 to 2.50 inches were common across Washington county...with local totals of around 3.00 inches. These rains produced street flooding which caused the closure of some roads in Calais.

High Wind in NORTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 28-OCT-06 21:30:00 to 29-OCT-06 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down across the region.

High Wind in COASTAL HANCOCK, MAINE
From 28-OCT-06 16:00:00 to 29-OCT-06 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the region including Ellsworth...Trenton and Mount Desert Island. Wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph were common near the coast...with a peak gust of 79 mph measured at Sedgewick Ridge. Other significant gusts included 70 mph at Mount Desert Rock...62 mph at both Franklin and Prospect Harbor with a 61 mph gust at Brooklin. Five utility poles providing power to Mount Desert Island were snapped and fell against the only bridge connecting the island to the mainland. Power had to be cut to all of the island and the bridge closed for several hours to allow repairs. Damage to trees and power lines was particularly extensive on Mount Desert Island. Several boats were torn from their moorings in harbors and washed aground...with some docks also damaged.

Flood in PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 28-OCT-06 22:27:00 to 29-OCT-06 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain produced flooding across Piscataquis county. Rainfall totals of 2.00 to 3.00 inches were common...with local totals of 3.50 to 4.00 inches. Minor road flooding was reported at Abbot Village...Guilford...Greenville and Sangerville.

High Wind in CENTRAL PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 28-OCT-06 18:00:00 to 29-OCT-06 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down around Greenville.

High Wind in SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 28-OCT-06 16:00:00 to 29-OCT-06 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the region including Bangor...Brewer...Dexter...Etna...Newburgh and Old Town. A large portion of a metal roof was torn from an inn located in Brewer.

High Wind in SOUTHERN PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 28-OCT-06 18:00:00 to 29-OCT-06 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down at Milo...Guilford...Sebec and Brownville.

High Wind in NORTHERN SOMERSET, MAINE
From 28-OCT-06 21:30:00 to 29-OCT-06 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down at Saint Aurelie.

High Wind in CENTRAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 28-OCT-06 16:00:00 to 29-OCT-06 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the region including Calais...Charlotte and Woodland.

Flood in PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 29-OCT-06 03:00:00 to 29-OCT-06 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOVER FOXCROFT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain produced flooding across Piscataquis county. Rainfall totals of 2.00 to 3.00 inches were common...with local totals of 3.50 to 4.00 inches. The Piscataquis River at Dover-Foxcroft rose above the flood stage of 11.0 feet. The river exceeded flood stage at around 3:00 AM...crested between 12.0 and 12.5 feet during the morning...then fell below flood stage around 4:00 PM. Minor flooding was reported at Dover-Foxcroft.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 28-OCT-06 21:30:00 to 29-OCT-06 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down across the region.

High Wind in COASTAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 28-OCT-06 16:00:00 to 29-OCT-06 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the region including East Machias...Harrington...Lubec and Machias. Wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph were common near the coast...with a peak gust of 69 mph measured at Quoddy Head State Park. Other significant gusts included 66 mph at Cutler and 57 mph at Jonesport. Several boats were torn from their moorings in harbors and washed aground...with some docks also damaged.

High Wind in CENTRAL PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 28-OCT-06 18:00:00 to 29-OCT-06 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down around Lincoln.

High Wind in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 28-OCT-06 18:00:00 to 29-OCT-06 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down across the region.

High Wind in INTERIOR HANCOCK, MAINE
From 28-OCT-06 16:00:00 to 29-OCT-06 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the region including Bucksport.

Flood in WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 28-OCT-06 23:55:00 to 29-OCT-06 02:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALAIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain produced minor flooding across Washington county. Rainfall totals of 1.50 to 2.50 inches were common...with local totals of around 3.00 inches. Street flooding was reported in Calais...causing some roads to be closed for several hours until the waters receded.

High Wind in NORTHWEST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 28-OCT-06 21:30:00 to 29-OCT-06 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down across the region.

High Wind in NORTHERN PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 28-OCT-06 21:30:00 to 29-OCT-06 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down across Baxter State Park.

High Wind in NORTHEAST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 28-OCT-06 21:30:00 to 29-OCT-06 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped along with many power lines brought down due to the winds and falling trees. The Caribou Inn and Convention Center had a portion of the roof torn off and a tall sign in front of the building was shattered by the winds.