Dec 27, 2022
An ice jam developed along the Penobscot River during the afternoon of the 27th near Howland...which persisted into January 1st. The ice jam led to minor flooding in the vicinity of Merrill Brook Lane and Garden Lane. The flooding impacted a low lying bridge which cut off access to several residents on an island. Rising waters behind the ice jam also eventually impacted Mattamiscontis Road near Gordon Brook. A water rescue was required due to a vehicle being driven into the flood waters and stal
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1069505). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Penobscot County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.