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Flood — Hancock, ME

Dec 11, 2023

Favorable upper level dynamics supported a rapidly deepening low which lifted across Maine during the 11th. Warm air was drawn north across the region along with abundant moisture. Heavy rain developed during the night of the 10th and persisted into the afternoon of the 11th. The heaviest rains fell across Washington and Hancock counties...through central and southern Penobscot county...into southern Aroostook county. Rain totals of 3.00 to 4.00 inches were common in this area with local totals

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1153366). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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