Apr 17, 2019
Rain and snow melt led to flooding along the Mattawamkeag River. The river reached flood stage during the morning of the 17th...then crested slightly over 2 feet above flood stage from the 23rd into the 24th. Bancroft Road was closed due to flooding during the morning of the 22nd and remained closed for several days. Lowland flooding also occurred along the river.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 812955). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Penobscot County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.