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\par River Flow Advisory Commission
\par Report on Current Hydrologic Conditions
\par }{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid2125230 March 4}{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 , 200}{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid2125230 4}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
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\par }{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 Overview:}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
\par 
\par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid6189068 The}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid2125230  spring }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid6189068 meeting of }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 the River Flow Advisory Commission took place }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid2125230 Thursday}{
\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 , March }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid2125230 4}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 , 200}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid2125230 4}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
.  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
on presented on current hydrologic conditions.  
\par 
\par Throughout this report, Internet addresses are listed for each category of information.  The River Flow Advisory Commission web site provides a portal to all these different sites.  That web site address is }{
\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 www.}{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid152670 maine.gov}{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 /rfac}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
.  This Internet site will provide a connection to the ever-changing information critical to monitoring flood potential in the state.  
\par 
\par At the end of the report, additional sources are provided for further information.   
\par 
\par }{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 Current Conditions and Flood Potential:}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068   
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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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\par River basin managers note that the elevated stream flows in regulated rives and streams could cause a rapid erosion of ice cover.  Recreational 
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\par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11083104 The potential for ice jams is elevated for the time of year}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 .  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11430767 Thick, solid sheet ice }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid12806989 or \'93black ice\'94 }{
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\par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid12806989 On}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068  the Kennebec }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid1199487 River}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
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\par The Maine Cooperative Snow Survey conducts surveys at sites across Maine from }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4159172 January }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 until the snowpack is gone from the headwaters of our maj
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\par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid11867094 The short term (8 to 14 days) }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid3437925 forecast }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid11867094 shows a tendency to }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid3437925 slightly above }{
\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid11867094 normal temperatures and normal precip}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094 i}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid11867094 tation.  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094 Longer term forecasts (90 days) show no t
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Flood potential considering snowpack, precipitation forecasts and current storages and streamflow is normal for the time of year.  However, potential for ice jams is elevated at the present time.  
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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}{
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\par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 The National Weather Service Forecast Offices in Caribou and Gray will issue Flood Potential Statements every two weeks throug
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\par For more information on flood potential and for flood watches and warning should they arise: 
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ed separately. }{\b\f1\fs22\insrsid152670\charrsid6322468 There is a 30-day waiting period}{\f1\fs22\insrsid152670\charrsid6322468  before the policy goes into effe}{\f1\fs22\insrsid6322468\charrsid6322468 ct. It is estimated that only 25}{
\f1\fs22\insrsid152670\charrsid6322468 % of those structures in the floodplain in Maine are covered by flood i}{\f1\fs22\insrsid6322468\charrsid6322468 nsurance.}{\f1\fs22\insrsid152670\charrsid6322468 
\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 {\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6322468 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6322468 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6322468 The State\rquote 
s Floodplain Management Program strongly recommends that all individuals and business owners check with their insurance agents and determine if their flood insurance coverage is adequate.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6322468\charrsid6322468 As long as }{
\f1\fs22\insrsid6322468 a }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6322468\charrsid6322468 community participates in the Nation}{\f1\fs22\insrsid6322468 al Flood Insurance Program, residents, renters and business owners }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6322468\charrsid6322468 can
 buy flood insurance no matter where }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6322468 they are located in the town.  }{\f1\fs22\insrsid6322468\charrsid6322468 
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According to the most recent National Flood Insurance Program Insurance Report for January 2004, there are 7,030 flood insurance policies in effect in Maine with a total coverage of $988
,744,100. This includes all flood policies for residential and non-residential structures and/or contents. The average coverage per policy in Maine is $140,600 and the average annual premium is $592. Since 1978, $26,284,000 has been paid out in flood insu
rance claims in the State of Maine. 
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\par }{\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 disaste
rs.  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 can be as far-reaching as moving entire neighborhoods out of the floodplain.  }{
\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid6322468 For example, the town of Canton, which suffered severe flooding in December of 2003, has a long-term plan to move its entire central village out of the floodplain.  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094 
\par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid7867132 
\par In the Town of Allagash, several houses were moved out of the flood plain in 1991, following a devastatin
g ice jam flood that also destroyed two bridges.  The bridges were replaced with higher structures designed to withstand a similar or worse future event.  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid7867132\charrsid6189068 
\par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
\par 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 dollars in the long term, but may even make a community more attractive to development and business investment.   
\par 
\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 fami
lies, businesses, schools and communities benefit from reviewing their vulnerability 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 progres
ses, and talk to local officials and County Emergency Management Agencies if they have questions about flood preparedness in their communities, or how to build an emergency plan for family, business or school.  
\par 
\par It is also critical during a flood event tha
t all citizens heed all official warnings.  In particular, the Maine Department of Transportation stresses that during a flood no one should drive on submerged roads, as the stability of the road may have been severely damaged by flood waters.  Highway cr
ews will place signs and barricades to warn of flooded sections of road.  Motorists who ignore these warnings and drive through flooded areas are gambling with their own safety and that of their passengers.  }{
\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid7867132\charrsid7867132 Nationwide, most flooding deaths occur when vehicles are caught in flood water.  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid7867132 
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\par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
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 }{
\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 car.  In the southern Maine flood of October, 1996, a life was lost as a result of a vehicle being trapped in flood water.  
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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 
 Flood Awareness Day on Friday}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 , March }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid7867132 5}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
.  Both offices put out special flood preparedness and safety information.  For more information on flood preparedness and safety: 
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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 rainfall occurs over a short period of time, flooding could result.}{
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\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 temporarily 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. }{
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\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. }{
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\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\insrsid7867132 4}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 , flood potential in the state }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid12202970 was }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
normal}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid12202970 , with the exception of the possible risk posed by the large amount of thick and solid ice in Maine\rquote s rivers}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 .  The current conditi
ons information in this report represents a \'93snapshot\'94 of conditions throughout the state as of March }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid7867132 4}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 , 200}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid7867132 4}{
\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, business owners and renters in flood-prone areas should check their insurance coverage to be sure that they are protected against flooding damages.  
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\par The Maine River Flow Advisory Commission i
s 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 informati
on 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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