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Flood — York, ME

Feb 25, 2010

Strong coastal low pressure produced 3 to 5 inches of rain resulting in county wide flooding of small rivers and streams across portions of southern Maine. Road washouts were numerous with moderate to major damage occurring to roadways. Homes and businesses were also flooded. Total damages across 4 counties in southern Maine amounted to almost a million and a half dollars.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 217576). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for York, ME

This event is one of many recorded floods in York County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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