Heavy snow and rain forecast prompts flood watch issued for interior Maine

Sightseers stand Friday morning on the West Pitch Park overlook platform above Great Falls on the Androscoggin River in Auburn. Recent rain and snowmelt has swelled many rivers and streams to near flood stages in the area. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

The highest totals of up to a foot will be in the highest elevations of the mountains. For many areas outside elevation, snow will quickly switch to rain. WGME graphic

The National Weather Service reported that the Androscoggin River reached flood stage, 13 feet, at 4:30 a.m. Friday and issued a flood watch through Sunday afternoon. Flooding in low areas was expected to be minimal Friday.

An inch or two of rain Sunday could lead to minor flooding but widespread issues are not expected. WGME graphic

A complex storm system will bring heavy precipitation Sunday to the interior areas of Maine. Heavy, wet snow is expected to start Saturday night in the foothills and mountain regions, then transition to heavy rain Sunday morning.

Heavy rain falling on already saturated ground will result in small stream and flash flooding, according to the NWS.

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