Apr 19, 2008
Run-off from melting snow contributed to prolonged flooding along the Mattawamkeag River. The flooding affected mostly lowland areas...though heavy rains toward the end of the month did lead to more extensive flooding for several days late in the month. The flooding continued into early May.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 96629). 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.