Aug 8, 2003
Above normal precipitation occurred across northern Maine during July and early August. The above normal rainfall contributed to saturated soils and unseasonably elevated water levels for area streams and brooks. Slow moving thunderstorms produced heavy rains which overwhelmed drainage systems causing flooding along Main Street. A hospital located along Main street received water damage.A FEMA damage survey was conducted in late August which encompassed this event and several events in the Van B
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5332900). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Aroostook County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.