Hurricane Irene made landfall across western Long Island, NY and was downgraded to a Tropical Storm as it moved into and through New England.  The center of Irene was located just to the southwest of New Hampshire at 5 pm Sunday evening August 28 and then travelled up the Connecticut River Valley to the northern border of New Hampshire by 11 pm.  The storm brought a prolonged period of strong and gusty winds and heavy rain to Maine.  The high winds snapped or uprooted numerous trees throughout the state causing more than 300,000 customers to lose electrical and/or communication services.  The heavy rains caused rivers and streams in Western Maine to flood causing damage to bridges, roads, and property.
The strongest winds across the state began Sunday morning in southern areas and spread northward during the day.  The strong winds continued into the evening as the center of Irene moved through the Connecticut River Valley.  Winds continued to be gusty overnight as the storm moved away from the area. Observed maximum wind gusts included 56 mph at Augusta, 52 mph at Portland, 45 mph at Lewiston, and 44 mph at Fryeburg.  The combination of wet soil and the prolonged period of strong and gusty winds brought down numerous trees throughout the state.
Rainfall amounts across the state ranged from 1 to 3 inches along the coast to 3 to 7 inches across most of the remainder of western Maine with the heaviest precipitation falling in the mountains.  Rainfall was elevation dependant with the highest elevations receiving the greatest amounts.  In the mountains, much of the rain fell within a period of only several hours causing serious flash flooding of rivers and streams across Oxford, Franklin, and Somerset Counties.  Several bridges and roads were washed out or damaged by flash floods.  In addition, runoff from the heavy rains caused damage to nearby counties in western Maine.  Observed precipitation amounts included between 6 and 7 inches at Phillips and Andover, and between 5 and 6 inches at Temple, Kingfield, Sumner, and Hartford.   The Wild River at Gilead had a record crest of 17.42 feet with a corresponding flow of 36,848 cubic feet per second.
Along the coast, the combination of high tides and large waves caused minor flooding, beach erosion, and splashover in the more vulnerable areas.

Tropical Storm in ANDROSCOGGIN, MAINE
From 28-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Tropical Storm in CENTRAL SOMERSET, MAINE
From 28-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Tropical Storm in COASTAL CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 28-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Tropical Storm in COASTAL WALDO, MAINE
From 28-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Tropical Storm in COASTAL YORK, MAINE
From 28-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Tropical Storm in INTERIOR CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 28-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Tropical Storm in INTERIOR WALDO, MAINE
From 28-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Tropical Storm in INTERIOR YORK, MAINE
From 28-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Tropical Storm in KENNEBEC, MAINE
From 28-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Tropical Storm in KNOX, MAINE
From 28-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Tropical Storm in LINCOLN, MAINE
From 28-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Tropical Storm in NORTHERN FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 28-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Tropical Storm in NORTHERN OXFORD, MAINE
From 28-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Tropical Storm in SAGADAHOC, MAINE
From 28-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Tropical Storm in SOUTHERN FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 28-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Tropical Storm in SOUTHERN OXFORD, MAINE
From 28-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Tropical Storm in SOUTHERN SOMERSET, MAINE
From 28-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations