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Flash Flood — Oxford, ME

Oct 21, 1996

A coastal storm which was fed tropical moisture by the circulation around Hurricane Lily produced between 1 and 7 inches of rain throughout the County during a 30-hour period. Many homes and businesses were flooded and roads and bridges were washed out, particularly in the southern part of the County.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5583838). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Oxford, ME

This event is one of many recorded floods in Oxford County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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