Aug 10, 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.Streams and brooks rose in response to around 2 inches of rain which fell across the region over several hours. The Violette Creek overflowed...flooding the basements of 6 homes located near the creek and damaging the St. Marys Road which runs along the creek. Several other roads were al
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5332903). 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.