A broad area of low pressure across the Great Lakes region stalled out well to the west of the region early on Sunday, April 30th.  A secondary area of low pressure developed and moved up the Eastern Seaboard and tracked across interior New England from Sunday, April 30th through Monday, May 1st. Widespread heavy rainfall occurred, and flooding was enhanced for this weather event due to the seasonal timing of the rains with spring soils being high in moisture and vegetation still being dormant.  These two factors lead to increased run-off. Rain started across southern and coastal areas early on Sunday April 30th, with the heaviest rainfall Sunday night into early Monday morning. The rainfall on Sunday produced limited flooding, but set the stage for what was to come by swelling rivers and filling ditches ahead of the heavier rain. Heavy rain started around 3 AM and continued through 10 AM Monday with rainfall rates between 1 to 1.5 inches an hour. This caused flooding to rapidly develop, resulting in widespread flash flooding. The rainfall ended by midday on Monday May 1st. Runoff spilled into tributary rivers and major rivers that led to ongoing flooding for the next several days with most rivers cresting late on Monday May 1st or on May 2nd.  Public infrastructure impacts were widespread for the event with over $4.2 million in damage.  Oxford and Androscoggin Counties reported the most monetary damage to roads for the event.
Another aspect of the system was a period of strong gusty winds Sunday night that started along the coastline and extended inland causing localized power outages and tree damage. Wind gusts of 50 mph were recorded at the Portland Jetport, and gusts to near 50 mph were also recorded inland.  Strongest wind gusts up to 65 mph were reported across the Mid-coast region.  Power outages were reported due to a few downed trees and numerous snapped tree limbs.

Flash Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 07:46:00 to 01-MAY-23 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (RUM)RUMFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rainfall between 3.5 and 4.5 inches on already saturated ground resulted in a washout on Maine Route 108.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 07:46:00 to 01-MAY-23 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Heavy rain caused a washout on Maine Route 156 in Weld.

Flash Flood in KNOX, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 08:00:00 to 01-MAY-23 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASHINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rounds of heavy rainfall resulted in flooding of small streams in Washington. The Little Medomack Brook washout out part of Calderwood Road and Davis Stream flooded Varner road.

Flash Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 08:00:00 to 01-MAY-23 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: UPTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Runoff from Hemingway Ridge caused the Swift Cambridge River to flood and close the major access Route 26, leading to significant disruption to travel in and out of the region.

Flash Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 09:14:00 to 01-MAY-23 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEXICO HUNTS FLD ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rainfall of 3.5 to 4.5 inches on the morning of May 1 resulted in a washout on South Rumford Road.

Flood in LINCOLN, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 10:00:00 to 01-MAY-23 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALNA CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain resulted in a small pond overtopping and flooding Route 218 in south of Alna with 2 to 3 feet of water. The pond drains into Dyer River, a small tributary of the Sheepscot River.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 08:00:00 to 01-MAY-23 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT EDGECOMB
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 90.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant damage to Spring Run Hill Road in Edgecomb after an un-named tributary to the Deer Meadow Brook flooded 325 feet of roadway. Multiple Culverts and 175 feet of roadway washed out.

Flood in WALDO, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 07:37:00 to 01-MAY-23 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINCOLNVILLE CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Heavy rain caused excessive runoff from the Camden Hills. This resulted in flooding on Route 52 in Hope and Route 220 in Montville.

Flash Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 07:00:00 to 01-MAY-23 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROXBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Heavy rainfall caused the Swift River to rapidly rise and washout on Roxbury Notch Road.

Flash Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 07:45:00 to 01-MAY-23 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROWNFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heay rainfall resulted in numerous road closures and washouts across Brownfield including Sam Brown Hill Road, Hampshire Road, Merrill Corner Road and Dugway Road. There were numerous washouts on Old County Road.

Flood in FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 07:13:00 to 01-MAY-23 11:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARMINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A portion of Main Street flooded.

Flood in YORK, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 07:00:00 to 01-MAY-23 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST LEBANON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Heavy rain caused flooding across York County including Route 11 in Limerick and Route 202 in Lebanon. County rain gage reports range rom 3.5 to 4.7 inches in Limington.

Flash Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 06:00:00 to 01-MAY-23 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH PARIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Washout on Mount Micha Road after approximately 4 inches of rain fell on already saturated ground on the morning of May 1.

Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 01:00:00 to 01-MAY-23 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRYON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain caused the Swift River to come out of banks and flood portions of Byron and Roxbury. The river came out of banks during the early morning hours which caused the closure of Maine Route 17, that resulted in significant disruption to travel in and out of the area. The river crested at 10.8 feet by early afternoon, which is 3.8 feet above flood stage.

Flood in FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 06:18:00 to 01-MAY-23 10:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARMINGTON FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Route 41 flooded in Farmington.

Flood in KENNEBEC, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 11:00:00 to 06-MAY-23 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUGUSTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 581.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Kennebec River came out of banks and on May 1 and caused significant flooding to several businesses between Augusta and Gardiner. The discharge measured at the USGS river gage in Sydney, just upstream of Augusta, had a 10 year peak flow of 113,000 cfs, which is tied as the third highest streamflow with June 1, 1984 and exceeded only by the flood of 1987 and 1936.  The river crested at 20.3 feet in Augusta and 16.8 feet in Hallowell, just shy of the 18 foot stage for major flood level. The flooding was the result of a basin average of 4.5 inches, most of which ran off from nearly saturated ground conditions.
The most significant impacts occurred in Gardiner along the confluence of the Cobbosseecontee Stream and the Kennebec River, both of which were running at flood levels.  The overflow resulted in flooding of parking lots and basements between Water Street and Arcade Street and businesses south of Bridge Street and Main Avenue. Flood waters were reported of 2 to 3 feet deep in parking lots.  Flooding was prevalent along Front Street in Augusta and Hallowell where basement flooding occurred along several businesses and apartment complexes, including a US Postal Service building. Over a dozen vehicles flooded after waters submerged parking lots. The impacts were most notable on the west bank of the Kennebec River with minimal impacts on the east bank.

Flash Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 06:31:00 to 01-MAY-23 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OXFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple washouts between Gore Road and Hidden Lake Road on the morning of May 1 after 3.5 to 4.5 inches of rain fell over already saturated ground.

Flood in SOMERSET, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 09:30:00 to 04-MAY-23 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SKOWHEGAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rainfall caused the Kennebec River to overflow its banks and cause flooding in Skowhegan and Winslow. Flooding was observed on the southbound lane of Route 2 in Skowhegan near Malbons Mills Road. Campground flooding was up to 2 feet deep on the east side of town. Fort Halifax Park in Winslow flooded. The river peak flow was measured around 76k cfs on May 2.

Flood in FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 07:13:00 to 01-MAY-23 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TEMPLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Interval Road flooded in Temple.

Flash Flood in SOMERSET, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 08:00:00 to 01-MAY-23 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH FAIRFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy rain estimated around 3.5 inches cause an un-named small stream to the Fish Brook to overwhelm a culvert on Green Road in Fairfield. The resulting flood washed out a 10 foot section of the road.

Flash Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 05:00:00 to 01-MAY-23 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELCHVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Washout occurred on Rabbit Valley Road in Otisfield after 3.5 to 4.5 inches of rain fell on saturated ground early in the morning of May 1.

Flood in SOMERSET, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 07:17:00 to 02-MAY-23 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH ANSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Carrabassett River rose 7 feet above flood stage on May 1 after 3 to 4 inches of rain fell over the watershed. The river crested at 22.08 feet in the early afternoon, reaching the 2nd highest flow since the flood of April 1987.  Impacts included flooding of Route 27 north of Kingfield, Route 16 and Route 146 in New Portland. Widespread low lying flooding including impacts to agricultural fields were observed in North Anson.

Flood in FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 07:15:00 to 01-MAY-23 09:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: RANGELEY MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Manor Road flooded in Rangeley.

Flood in FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 06:00:00 to 01-MAY-23 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHILLIPS RAYMOND ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The headwaters of the Sandy River came out of banks and flooded the basements and garages of homes in Phillips and closed Route 142 and 149. Additional roads that flooded were Bray Hill Road, East Madrid Road, Weld Road, Bridge Street, Salem Road near Auger Drive, #6 road. The USGS river gage at Madrid indicated the river crested at 10.64 feet, which was just below the highest peak on record for this short period of record gauge. In Madrid Township River Road flooded.

Flash Flood in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 07:26:00 to 01-MAY-23 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAYMOND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Heavy rainfall estimated between 3.5 to 4.5 inches on the morning of May 1 resulted in a washout on Webbs Mills Road.

Flash Flood in ANDROSCOGGIN, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 07:30:00 to 01-MAY-23 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 184.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple washouts on College Road train tracks flooding and again near the Stetson Brook crossing. Multiple washouts on Lane Road from an un-named stream that flows into Stetson Brook. Road washouts on both South and North Mountain Roads. Road washed away on Morse Cemetary Road after an un-named stream overwhelmed a culvert. Damage to bridge on South Mountain Road.

Flood in FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 07:00:00 to 01-MAY-23 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST MADRID
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Bray Bill Road flooded in Wilton/Salem.

Flash Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 06:08:00 to 01-MAY-23 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash floods caused a washout on Greenwoods Road after 3.5 to 4.5 inches of rainfall fell on the morning of May 1.

Flash Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 04:28:00 to 01-MAY-23 05:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Heavy rainfall between 3.5 to 4.5 inches fell over saturated ground on the morning of May 1. The runoff caused a washout on Waterford Road.

Flood in ANDROSCOGGIN, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 09:00:00 to 01-MAY-23 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHY CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Moose Hill Pond overtopped and caused excessive flows on Redwater Brook. This resulted in flooding of the water treatment plant and significant damages.

Flood in FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 07:15:00 to 01-MAY-23 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW VINEYARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flooding on Route 27 and 234 in New Vineyard.

Flood in KNOX, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 06:09:00 to 01-MAY-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 690.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread and numerous flooded roads across Knox County. Coastal flooding was concurrent with the heavy rainfall and increased the impacts. Roads that were flooded include Route 1 in Camden, Route 105 in Hope and Washington, Route 126 in Jefferson, and Route 131 near Campground Road in Appleton.

Flash Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 09:41:00 to 01-MAY-23 10:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEZAR FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Heavy rainfall between 3.5 to 4.5 inches fell over already saturated ground on the morning of May 1. The resultant flash flood washed out a portion of Route 160.

Flash Flood in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 08:00:00 to 01-MAY-23 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARRISON MAPLE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 265.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple washouts on Carsley Road in Harrison.

Flood in FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 08:44:00 to 01-MAY-23 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STRONG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Norton Hill Road flooded and closed.

Flood in CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 06:15:00 to 01-MAY-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW GLOUCESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 289.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rainfall measured between 3.5 to 5.15 inches fell across Cumberland County between April 30 and May 1. This rainfall caused flooding of numerous low lying roads and multiple road closures. The Royal River flooded a portion of Route 211 in North Gloucester causing its closure for 2 days.

Flash Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 06:31:00 to 01-MAY-23 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DENMARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Heavy rainfall between 3.5 to 4.5 inches over already saturated ground resulted in a washout on Route 117 in Denmark.

Flood in FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 08:00:00 to 01-MAY-23 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Carrabassett River rose 7 feet above flood stage on May 1 after 3 to 4 inches of rain fell over the watershed. The river crested at 22.08 feet in the early afternoon, reaching the 2nd highest flow since the flood of April 1987. Floodwaters washout Island Road cutting off residential properties.

Flood in FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 09:10:00 to 01-MAY-23 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

West Kingfield Road closed after the West Branch of the Carrabasset River flooded.

Flood in ANDROSCOGGIN, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 07:00:00 to 01-MAY-23 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH LIVERMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1385.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall measured between 4 to 5.5 inches fell across Androscoggin County. Small streams rapidly responded with flooding in several communities including Livermore, Turner, Auburn, Leeds, and Wales. The hardest hit area was Wales where numerous road closures including Route 132 which significantly disrupted travel in and out of the area. A washout on Turkey Lane in Livermore led to basement flooding of a nearby property.

Flash Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 05:29:00 to 01-MAY-23 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DENMARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Heavy rainfall between 3.5 to 4.5 inches fell over already saturated ground resulting in a 4 foot sinkhole on Smith Road.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 07:30:00 to 01-MAY-23 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW VINEYARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 130.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding caused washouts on multiple roads in the town of Industry. Those roads include Greenwood Brook Road, Shaw Hill Road, New Sharon Road, Baily Road with multiple washouts, and Federal Row.

Flood in KENNEBEC, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 06:37:00 to 01-MAY-23 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELGRADE LAKES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Route 27 flooded in Mount Vernon near Belgrade Lakes.

Flood in FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 07:00:00 to 01-MAY-23 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARMINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Floodwaters from the Sandy River combined with local runoff from the Beaver Brook in Farmington to cause significant flooding along Main Street by the Hippach Field as well as Front Street. Floodwaters inundated Abbott Park with water several feet deep. Businesses on Main Street had floodwaters of a few inches deep within their first floors. The USGS river gage in Madrid crested at a stage of 10.6 feet and the Mercer gage crested at 14.62 feet, both 2 to 4 feet above flood stage. The high flows on the Sandy River resulted in backwater along the Temple Stream which flooded a business off Route 2 & 4 in Farmington.

Flash Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 08:40:00 to 01-MAY-23 09:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOVELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rainfall between 3.5 to 4.5 inches caused a washout on Route 5 in Lovell.

Flash Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 07:30:00 to 01-MAY-23 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 240.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Town of Hartford sustained a washout between Route 219 and 140 and damage to two bridges.

Flood in KENNEBEC, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 10:28:00 to 01-MAY-23 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROME
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A combinate of high lake levels on Great Pond and heavy rainfall caused flooding on Route 225 in Rome.

Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 07:00:00 to 02-MAY-23 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GILEAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1162.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Androscoggin River reached flood stage during the morning of May 1. Flood waters out of Gorham flooded areas from Gilead, to extensive flooding in Bethel and Rumford. Flooding started at North Road in Gilead, followed by Route 26 in Bethel between Cross Street and Intervale Road. In Rumford, South Rumford Road flooded.  Low spots flood along the Swift and Androscoggin Rivers in Mexico and Rumford flooded including parks and boat launches. The USGS river gage in Rumford crested at 15.76 feet, less than a foot above flood stage.

Flash Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 07:23:00 to 01-MAY-23 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Heavy rainfall between 3.5 to 4.5 inches caused flooding on Stow Road or Maine Route 113 resulting in a water rescue.

Flash Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 08:00:00 to 01-MAY-23 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 144.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding of the Darnit Brook damaged Rosenburg and Decoster Roads in Sumner. Decoster Road sustained multiple washouts near the brook crossing and two of five culvers.

Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 07:00:00 to 01-MAY-23 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Greenwood Road impassable due to flooding.

Flood in LINCOLN, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 10:00:00 to 02-MAY-23 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALNA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 476.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Sheepscot River came out of banks and flooded portions of High Tide Road or Route 194 just south of Hollywood Boulevard. Floodwaters were up to the foundations of a few homes. The river crested at 8.56 feet around 6 PM on the evening of May 1. Floodwaters damaged Route 194.

Flash Flood in ANDROSCOGGIN, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 05:44:00 to 01-MAY-23 07:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH LIVERMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

River Road washed out by excessive runoff from 5.0 to 5.5 inches of rainfall on the morning of May 1. Road impassable for over a month.

Flash Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 07:23:00 to 01-MAY-23 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GILEAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding on North Road in Gilead resulted in a water rescue to a motorist.

Flash Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 08:00:00 to 01-MAY-23 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST PARIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 110.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding caused numerous shoulder washouts on roads across West Paris. The hardest hit road was along Ellingwood Road near Ryerson Hill Road where a complete washout occurred.

Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 07:00:00 to 01-MAY-23 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST SWEDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hardscrabble Road closed due to flooding.

Flood in FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 07:00:00 to 01-MAY-23 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STRONG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 235.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding along the Sandy River between Phillips and Strong caused numerous road closures including parts of Route 4 and River Road. Hardest hit was in Avon where backwater along a brook paralleling the Avon Valley Road flooded a home.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 06:00:00 to 01-MAY-23 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A water rescue was needed around Route 17 in North Jay/Wilton town line for a car washed off the road.

Flash Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 05:08:00 to 01-MAY-23 06:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLENS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Heavy rain resulted in a washout on Gibson Road in West Bethel.

Flash Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 07:30:00 to 01-MAY-23 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH WOODSTOCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 120.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding caused washouts on numerous roads in Woodstock including Redding Road, Concord Road, Pond Road, and Swinton Road.

Flash Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 08:14:00 to 01-MAY-23 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: REDDING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

West Branch of the Nezinscot River flooded Redding Road Bridge.

Flash Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 05:51:00 to 01-MAY-23 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 36.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Heavy rainfall between 3 and 4 inches fell over Dixfield on the morning of May 1. The heavy rain over saturated ground caused a washout on Averill Hill Road. Severy Hill and Valley Road were closed due to flooding.  Route 164 and Coolidge Road had multiple washouts along the edge of the road. A significant washout occurred on Valley Brook Road.

Flash Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 07:08:00 to 01-MAY-23 07:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH BETHEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Heavy rainfall resulted in excessive runoff and a rapid rise in the Sunday River. A vehicle was stuck in flood waters and necessitated a water rescue on Sunday River Road.

Flash Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 09:00:00 to 01-MAY-23 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NUMBER FOUR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 117.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Bridge washout on Fern Road in Lovell from the Kezar River.

Flash Flood in OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-MAY-23 08:00:00 to 01-MAY-23 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: YAGGER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Runoff from Jim Hill in Norway flooded and resulted in the closure of Route 118.