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\par River Flow Advisory Commission
\par Report on Current Hydrologic Conditions
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.  The Commission meets annually in late winter to 
share information, examine potential for spring flooding and to renew operational protocols.  Such factors as stream flow, long-term weather forecasts, snowpack, river ice conditions and reservoir levels are reviewed.  This report summarizes the informati
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\par At the end of the report, additional sources are provided for further information.   
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\par }{\cs20\b\i\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 Stream Flow}{\cs20\b\i\f1\fs22\insrsid152670  and }{\cs20\b\i\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 Headwater Storage Levels:}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068  
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\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid3817131 stream}{\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid3817131 flows}{\f1\fs22\insrsid11430767\charrsid3817131  were in the}{\f1\fs22\insrsid2125230  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid5324592 above }{
\f1\fs22\insrsid2125230 normal }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10236323 r}{\f1\fs22\insrsid8141584 ange for }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10236323 all o}{\f1\fs22\insrsid8141584 f}{\f1\fs22\insrsid11430767\charrsid3817131  Maine}{\f1\fs22\insrsid2125230 .  }{
\f1\fs22\insrsid5324592 Stream flows in January reached historic highs.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11430767\charrsid3817131 
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\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 River basin managers report headwater storage}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid8141584 s}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5324592 at well }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid12806989 
above normal }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 pre-spring drawdown levels.  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5324592 
Without the normal amount of snowpack to count on to refill the storages, managers are not following their usual drawdown schedules.  They are observing conditions closely, and will attempt to draw down enough to b
e able to hold back water in a potential flooding event, without jeopardizing their capacity }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13134827 to meet }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5324592 summer water needs.  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094 
\par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid12806989 
\par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl-259\slmult0\widctlpar\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5439775 {\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775 Ground Water
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\par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775\charrsid5439775 Ground water is above normal in all parts of the state}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13134827 ; at some sites }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775 record high}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13134827 s}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775 
 have been set}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775\charrsid5439775 .  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13134827 G}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775 round}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13134827  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775 water rechar
ge usually peaks later in the spring, as snow melts}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13134827 , before slowly falling through the summer}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775 .  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13134827 However, s}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775 
ome monitoring locations appear to be peaking now.  It is too early to tell how or if this will affect water levels and supplies later in the year.  USGS will continue to monitor ground water closely.  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775\charrsid5439775 

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\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775  and ground water}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 : 
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River ice across the state, where measured by the USGS, is }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5324592 well below normal }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid10236323 for the time of year}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5324592  in central and southern Maine}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid10236323 
.  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13134827 Officials in Franklin County report ice on sections of the Sandy River, but do not expect problems to develop.  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5324592 Although frazi
l ice has been forming in central Maine rivers over the last week because of the cold temperatures, the potential for ice jam flooding in central to southern Maine is considered to be below normal.  However, a small freeze-up jam caused the Kennebec River
 at Augusta to rise suddenly in the past week.  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13134827 
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In far northern Maine, rivers remain ice covered, though the ice thickness is below normal.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid5324592 The potential for ice jam flooding in far northern Maine is }{\b\f1\fs22\insrsid5324592\charrsid13134827 above}{\f1\fs22\insrsid5324592 
 normal.  
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3211433 Emergency managers are urged to report observed ice jams or ice movement to the National Weather Service and MEMA.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid1595691 
Ice jam formation or movement cab result in rapid water rise and necessitate quick action protect life and safety.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3211433\charrsid3211433 
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\par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid10236323 T}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 he USGS}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid10049700  maintains}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068  a live web camera on the Kennebec River in }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid1199487 
Augusta}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068  to provide remote \'93eyewitness\'94 observation of ice and water movement.  The web cam images are accessible on the Internet at}{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid7694020  }
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\par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5324592 Ice-breaking by t}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid10236323 he US Coast Guard }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5324592 in the lower Kenne
bec will not be required this year.  The USCG has done conducted breaking in the Penobscot earlier in the winter.  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid10236323  
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\par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 For more information on ice conditions: 
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\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 Northeast River Forecast Center}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 \cell }{\field{\*\fldinst {\b\f1\fs22\insrsid5324592  HYPERLINK "http://}{\b\f1\fs22\insrsid5324592\charrsid5324592 
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\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrb
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\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs20\b\i\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
\par Snowpack:}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
\par 
\par A}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4159172  full statewide }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094 snow }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4159172 survey was }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 conducted }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5320861 February 2}{
\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5324592 7}{\cs20\f1\fs22\super\insrsid5320861\charrsid5320861 th}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5320861  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid12806989  through }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5324592 March 1}{\cs20\f1\fs22\super\insrsid5324592\charrsid5324592 st}{
\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4159172 .  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid16406245 In all but far northern }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13134827 M}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid16406245 aine, water equivalents are in the lower 10% to 25% of historical aver
ages.  Water equivalents in the north are in the normal range}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13134827  (25% to 75% of historic averages)}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid16406245 , with pockets above normal.  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4465956 Water equivalents ranged from }{
\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid16406245 a trace along the coast, to }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4465956 3 to 5 inches along }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid16406245 a belt from Rumford to Houlton, to }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4465956 9}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid16406245  to 11 }{
\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4465956 inches in }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid16406245 the St. John Valley in far }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4465956 northern}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid2897489  Maine.}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4465956  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid8142346 
\par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid3437925 
\par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl-259\slmult0\widctlpar\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10049700 {\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid10049700\charrsid6189068 
The Maine Cooperative Snow Survey conducts surveys at sites across Maine from }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid10049700 January }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid10049700\charrsid6189068 
until the snowpack is gone from the headwaters of our major rivers.  Cooperators measure snow depth and water content at specific sites.  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4465956 The c}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid10049700\charrsid6189068 ritical measurement \'93
snow water equivalent\'94 quantifies the amount of water that could potentially run off into the river basins.  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid10049700 Snowmelt alone does not generally cause flooding in Maine, but can add to the runoff caused by rainfall.  }{
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Contributors to the Maine Cooperative Snow Survey include Federal and State agencies, hydroelectric power and paper companies and Canadian and New Hampshire environmental agencies.  
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\par For more information on snow survey data, updated }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid3437925 weekly }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 with every survey through the spring:
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\par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5320861 Temperatures will remain }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid16406245 slightly below normal}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5320861  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid16406245 in the short term, with little significant precipitation.  }{
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\par Longer term forecasts show equal chances of above}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13134827  or below normal temperatures and}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5320861  precipitation.}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13134827   }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5320861 
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\par }{\cs20\b\i\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 Flood Potential:}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
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Snowpack is below normal for the time of year in most of the state, while stream flows and storages are well above normal. }{\i\f1\fs22\insrsid16406245\charrsid4332982 
 In northern Maine, where rivers are still ice bound, flood potential is near normal, but potential for ice jam flooding is above normal.  In the rest of the state, flood potential is near normal, with potential for ice jam flooding below normal.  }{
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\par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 The most important single factor in determining the severity of flooding is rainfall, how much and in how short a period of time.   Major flooding on Maine rivers does not generally occur from snowmelt alone}{
\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 .  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid15930997 However, ice jam flooding is a concern as long as large amounts of ice remain in Maine\rquote 
s rivers.  Ice jam flooding cannot be forecast.  Local observation is critical as ice begins to break up and move.  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094 Ice jams can cause sudden flooding above the jam, as the water backs up, and below the jam if it 
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The National Weather Service Forecast Offices in Caribou and Gray will issue Flood Potential Statements every two weeks throughout the spring.  These reports will examine all current hydrologic factors and give an overall assessment of flood potential.  }
{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5320861 Both offices are scheduled to issue Flood Potenti}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid2897489 al Statements on Friday, March 3}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5320861 .  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
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\par }{\cs20\b\i\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 Flood Insurance and Floodplain Management:}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
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The State Floodplain Management Program}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10049700\charrsid10049700  stresses that flooding is always a threat to properties located within a floodplain, but even more so during winter's icing and spring r
ains. Many people believe that their homeowner's or business owner's insurance policy will cover any flood-related losses but unfortunately, these insurance policies DO NOT cover flood-related damages. In order to receive insurance protection related to f
lood damage, property owners and renters need to purchase a separate flood insurance policy. For more details on the policies available, }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10049700 owners and renters should contact their }{\f1\fs22\insrsid10049700\charrsid10049700 
insurance agent}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10049700 s}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10049700\charrsid10049700 . There is a }{\b\f1\fs22\insrsid10049700\charrsid11625387 30-day waiting period, before }{\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11625387\charrsid11625387 a new }{
\b\f1\fs22\insrsid10049700\charrsid11625387 policy goes into effect}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10049700\charrsid10049700 . 
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\f1\fs22\insrsid10049700\charrsid10049700 community participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11625387 f}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10049700\charrsid10049700 ood insurance }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11625387 
is available for any property in the community}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10049700\charrsid10049700 . }{\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775   }{\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775\charrsid5439775 The average Flood Insurance premium in Maine is $653 (a 3% increase over last year)}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775 . }{\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775\charrsid5439775 Average coverage in Maine is $162,368}{\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775 .  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775\charrsid5439775 The total coverage in Maine is $1,185,290,500 Dollars ($1.2 Billion)}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775 .  There were }{\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775\charrsid5439775 7,280 Flood Insurance Policies in force as of  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775 January 2006.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775\charrsid5439775 93% of Maine\rquote 
s communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775 
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al assistance is available through the Maine Floodplain Management Program at the State Planning Office by calling 1-800-662-4545
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\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 The State Planning Office and the Maine Emergency Management Agency, in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have ongoing programs stressing \'93mitigation\'94
, or the reduction of risk from disasters.  Flood mitigation can be as simple as moving perishable items out of a basement, elevating a furnace or improving drainage for a road that always floods.  It 
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\par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 Flooding is Maine\rquote s most costly hazard, affecting some community in the state every year, sometimes with disastrous results.  Mitigation measures can not only save repair dollar
s in the long term, but may even make a community more attractive to development and business investment.   
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\par For more information on floodplain management and mitigation: }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
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\par Preparedness is key to minimizing the impact of flooding or any emergency.  Individuals and families, businesses, schools and communities benefit from reviewing their vulnera
bility to flooding and ensuring that they have workable plans for dealing with the event.  Everyone should stay aware of National Weather Service forecasts as the spring progresses, and talk to local officials and County Emergency Management Agencies if t
hey have questions about flood preparedness in their communities, or how to build an emergency plan for family, business or school.  
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\par }{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid12779646 It is also critical during a flood event that all citizens heed all official warnings}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 .  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid12779646 The }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4792444 
Commission}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid12779646  noted that it\rquote s number one public safety concern is people driving through flooded roadways.  During}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
 a flood no one should drive on submerged roads, as the stability of the road may have been severely damaged by flood waters.  Highway crews will place signs and barricades to
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Earlier this year, during flooding in Farmington, a truck driver had to be rescued by public safety personnel when he drove past a barricade into flood water.  }{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid7867132\charrsid7867132 
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Motorists should always seek an alternate route around flooded areas and avoid taking unnecessary chances by driving through flooded areas.  According to the National Weather Service, even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock }{
\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid7867132 a person }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 off }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid7867132 his}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068  feet, and a depth of two feet will float }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid7867132 a }{
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\par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 The National Weather Service Forecast Offices in Caribou and Gray }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid12202970 will conduct}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068  a}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid12202970 
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\par }{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 Important Factors for Springtime Floods (in order of relative importance):}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
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  This is the most important factor in determining the magnitude of significant floods in Maine. If precipitation during April and May are normal and evenly distributed, then streamflow will be in the normal range. However, if significant rain
fall occurs over a short period of time, flooding could result.}{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s18 \cs20\b\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2)\tab}SNOW COVER:}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
  This is a secondary factor and can add to rainfall events.  As the snow pack becomes more \'93ripe\'94 (nearly saturated), it can melt quickly and significantly add to a flood peak.  The most accurate measurement of snow cover is \'93
snow water equivalent\'94.  Snow water equivalent is the amount of liquid water contained in the snow.  Snowmelt alone should not produce major floods.}{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s18 \cs20\b\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3)\tab}RIVER ICE:}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068   Ice jams can cause increased damage by temporaril
y blocking rivers and streams and causing higher water levels behind the jam.  Peak flows downstream increase when jams break up and quickly release stored water. }{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s18 \cs20\b\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4)\tab}TEMPERATURE:}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068   Warm days with freezing night temperatures allow a gradual melting and runoff 
of the snowpack.  A sudden warm up, especially when coupled with significant rainfall, can send large amounts of runoff into rivers and streams. }{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s18 \cs20\b\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 5)\tab}RESERVOIR STORAGE:  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 Maine\rquote 
s headwater storage reservoirs typically reach their annual low water levels in March.  These reservoirs can moderate downstream flood peaks if rainfall occurs above the storage dams while the reservoir\rquote 
s water levels are down.  The reservoir systems have limited ability to moderate flood peaks in the lower parts of the river basins if large amounts of rain fall or if heavy rains fall downstream of the storage dams.}{
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\par }{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 Conclusion:
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\par The River Flow Advisory Commission found that as of March }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775 2}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 , }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid6894988 despite normal hydrologic conditions, }{
\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 flood potential }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid6894988 would be elevated by the end of the month due to continued cold temperatures.  This \'93delayed spring\'94 }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid1595691 will carry }{
\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid12779646 winter }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid6894988 risk factors for flooding farther into the spring}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid1595691 , when the chance for flooding will be elevated}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 .  }{
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\par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 The current conditions information in this report represents a \'93snapshot\'94 of conditions throughout the state as of March }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775 2}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
, 200}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775 6}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 .  However, many new factors will influence the flood potential in Maine as the spring progresses.  
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\par National Weather Service and emergency management reports should be watched throughout the spring, and local officials should monitor the flood-prone areas for each community.  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid12202970 
In particular, rivers should be monitored closely as ice begins to break up and move, as ice-jam related flooding can arise quickly and have locally devastating impact.  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 Property owners, b
usiness owners and renters in flood-prone areas should check their insurance coverage to be sure that they are protected against flooding damages.  
\par 
\par The Maine River Flow Advisory Commission is composed of representatives from major river basin management 
operations, state agencies, federal agencies and the University of Maine.  The Commission was originally formed after the spring floods of 1983 to improve the exchange of hydrologic information collected by the members, to review the data, and to provide 
information to emergency action agencies and the public.  It was created in statute by the Legislature in 1997.
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\par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid1595691 Because of the potential for elevated flood risk, the Commission will meet again on March 24}{\cs20\f1\fs22\super\insrsid1595691\charrsid1595691 th}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid1595691  to assess conditions at that time.  
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\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1720\clshdrawnil \cellx10040\row }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl-259\slmult0\widctlpar\intbl\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 Bob Lent}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 , U.S. Geological Survey\cell Stream flow, ice conditions, snow survey\cell 207-622-8202\cell 
}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 \trowd \irow1\irowband1\ts11\trgaph108\trleft0\trbrdrt
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\s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl-259\slmult0\widctlpar\intbl\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 Tom Hawley}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
, National Weather Service, Gray, Maine\cell Flood potential for central and southern Maine; flood forecasting\cell 207-688-3216\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 
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\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid7867132 Mark Turner}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 , National Weather Service, Caribou, Maine\cell Flood potential for northern and eastern Maine; f
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\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 Marc Loiselle}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 , Maine Department of Conservation\cell }\pard 
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\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid12202970\charrsid6189068 Lou Sidell}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid12202970\charrsid6189068 , State Planning Office, Floodplain Management}{\f1\fs22\insrsid12202970\charrsid6189068 
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