Strong damaging south to southeast winds occurred during the evening of the 25th with a low level jet which crossed the region in advance of an occluded front. The low level jet moved east of the region during the early morning hours of the 26th. The strong winds snapped branches and toppled numerous trees. Falling branches and trees brought down many power lines...contributing to power outages. In excess of 5000 customers lost power at various times during the event...with the greatest impacts along the Downeast coast and in the Bangor/Brewer area. In Brewer...the winds partially tore the roof from the New Stable Inn forcing an evacuation of the building. Several roads across Downeast Maine were blocked and closed due to fallen trees and power lines. A peak wind gust of 68 mph was reported at both Lubec and West Quoddy in coastal Washington county...with 50 to 60 mph wind gusts common along the entire Downeast coast.
Heavy rains also occurred across portions of the region in advance of the occlusion. Storm total rainfall of 1.50 to 2.50 inches occurred across portions of the central highlands during the 25th. The combination of runoff from the rain and melting snow led to rising water levels on rivers and streams. The rising water levels caused ice to  begin to move and jam during the late morning of the 26th. Ice jam flooding affected portions of southern Piscataquis county and a small portion of central Penobscot county through the afternoon of the 26th into the morning of the 27th. Most of the flooding was minor...mainly affecting low lying areas along rivers and streams. However...several roads were covered with water at times with some roads damaged. River and stream levels fluctuated through the remainder of the 26th into the 27th while ice continued to move and re-jam before stabilizing during the afternoon of the 27th.

High Wind in SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 25-JAN-10 20:00:00 to 26-JAN-10 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind gusts estimated at 50 to 60 mph snapped branches and toppled trees across the region. The falling branches and trees brought down power lines which contributed to numerous power outages. In Brewer...the winds partially tore the roof from the New Stable Inn which had to be evacuated due to the damage.

Flood in PENOBSCOT, MAINE
From 26-JAN-10 11:00:00 to 27-JAN-10 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOWLAND
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rains...producing totals of 1.50 to 2.50 inches...combined with runoff from melting snow to cause rising water levels on streams and rivers. The rising water levels caused ice to move and jam on the Piscataquis River. An ice jam caused flooding on the Maxfield Road in the vicinity of Howland. Flooding developed during the morning of the 26th. River and stream levels then fluctuated through the next 24 hours while the ice continued to move and re-jam. River and stream levels across the region then stabilized and began to fall during the morning of the 27th.

High Wind in COASTAL HANCOCK, MAINE
From 25-JAN-10 20:00:00 to 26-JAN-10 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind gusts estimated at 50 to 60 mph snapped branches and toppled trees across the region. The falling branches and trees brought down power lines which contributed to numerous power outages.

Flood in PISCATAQUIS, MAINE
From 26-JAN-10 11:00:00 to 27-JAN-10 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGSBURY
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rains...producing totals of 1.50 to 2.50 inches...combined with runoff from melting snow to cause rising water levels on streams and rivers. The rising water levels caused ice to move and jam...producing ice jam flooding across portions of southern Piscataquis county. Flooding developed during the morning of the 26th. River and stream levels then fluctuated through the next 24 hours while the ice continued to move and re-jam. The Piscataquis River at Dover-Foxcroft rose above flood stage during the late morning of the 26th then remained above flood stage through the morning of the 27th. River levels at Dover-Foxcroft crested around 2 feet above flood stage. The flooding in the vicinity of Dover-Foxcroft was generally minor...affecting mostly low lying areas along the river. An ice jam on the Kingsbury Stream flooded a portion of Route 16 betwen Coles Corner and Happy Corner. An ice jam on the Wilson Stream caused flooding on River Road near Willamantic which was damaged. Ice jam flooding was also reported on the Piscataquis River near Medford. River and stream levels across the region then stabilized and began to fall during the morning of the 27th.

High Wind in COASTAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 25-JAN-10 20:00:00 to 26-JAN-10 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph were common across the region...with measured wind gusts up to 68 mph reported at both Lubec and West Quoddy. The winds snapped branches and toppled trees. The falling branches and trees brought down power lines which contributed to numerous power outages.