May 26, 2005
A series of late season storms developed of the coast beginning on the of May 21st. These storms were very slow moving and produced several inches of rain in Maine from the 21st through the end of the month. Rainfall ranged from 2 to 4 inches during this time period with a few locations receiving over 5 inches. Already swollen rivers and streams responded quickly and once again flooded due to the additional rainfall. River and stream flooding began on the 24th of May and lasted until the 29th
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5449870). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Northern Franklin County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.