Oct 16, 2005
Heavy rain fell over Maine due to the rapid development of surface low pressure well to the southeast of New England. Rainfall amounts across the area ranged from around 3 inches to over 5 inches. The heavy rain caused minor flooding on some of the large rivers.The Presumpscot River at Westbrook (Flood Stage 15.0 ft) crested at 18.65 ft. The Swift River at Roxbury (Flood Stage 7.0 ft) crested at 9.02 ft. The Kennebec River crested at 46523 cfs at Skowhegan (Flood Stage 35000 cfs), 19.62 ft at N
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5477457). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Kennebec County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.