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Flood — Franklin, ME

Dec 13, 2010

A strong area of low pressure moved northeast out of the Ohio River valley spreading heavy rain and warm temperatures into the region. Temperatures warmed into the 50s with 3 to 5 inches of rainfall. The combination of heavy rain and melting snow caused streams to overflow their banks and wash out roads.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 275382). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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