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\par River Flow Advisory Commission
\par Report on Current Hydrologic Conditions
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\par }{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 Overview:}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
\par 
\par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid6189068 The first spring meeting of }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 the River Flow Advisory Commission at their spring meeting took place Monday, March }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid6189068 6}{
\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 , 200}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid6189068 3}{\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 rep
ort summarizes the information 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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\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 River basin managers report }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid152670 many }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 headwater storage}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid8141584 s}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068  
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\par For further information on stream flow: 
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\par Ice Conditions:}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
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\par Ice conditions in mainstem rivers across the state }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11430767 are }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid8141584 ab}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 normal}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid8141584  for the time of year}{
\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 .  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11430767 Thick, solid sheet ice is in place in most rivers.  Measurements taken in late February and early March indicate ice thicknesses of 1.5 to 2.5 feet in many locations.  }{
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.  Ice jams, particularly during spring runoff, can produce locally severe flooding.  
\par 
\par To monitor ice conditions on the Kennebec }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid1199487 River}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 , the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory of the Army Corps of Engineers (CRREL) has placed ice motion detectors }{
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gger when ice movement occurs and place telephone calls to National Weather Service and public safety agencies.  This alerts local officials to begin on-site observation of the movement of the ice and to be alert for any sudden changes in water level caus
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\par In addition, the USGS has placed a live web camera on the Kennebec River in }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid1199487 Augusta}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068  to provide remote \'93eyewitness\'94
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\par For more information on ice conditions: 
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USGS\cell }{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 me.water.usgs.gov}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 \cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 
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\cellx4675\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4675\clshdrawnil \cellx9350\row }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl-259\slmult0\widctlpar
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\par Snowpack:}{\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 major rivers.  Cooperators measure snow depth and water content at specific sites.  A critical measurement is the \'93snow water equivalent\'94
 which quantifies the amount of water that could potentially run off into the river basins.  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid8142346 Snowmelt alone does not generally cause flooding in Maine, but ca}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094 n add to the runoff }{
\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid8142346 caused by rainfall.  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
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\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\insrsid4159172 March 3 and 4.  W}{
\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 ater content throughout the state was }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4159172 found to be }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 in the normal range }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid8142346 for the time of year }{
\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 across the state except for small pockets }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094 of }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4159172 Aroostook County in the Aroostook, St. John and Allagash River basins where levels }{
\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 were above normal.   }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094 
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\par If weather conditions are as forecast in the next two weeks}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094  (see below) }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid8142346 snowpack wa
ter contents will remain constant or increase over that time.  That could put levels later in March into the above normal range. }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094 
 Above normal water in the snowpack late in the spring is an additional risk factor for flooding.  A sudden warm-up, which beco
mes more likely later in the spring, coupled with rainfall, could release the water from the snow to run off into rivers and streams.  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid8142346 
\par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid8142346\charrsid6189068 
\par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 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 with every survey through the spring:
\par 
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\par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid11867094 The short term (8 to 14 days) shows a tendency to below normal temperatures and slightly above normal precip}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094 i}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid11867094 
tation.  As noted above, this would tend to hold snowpack in place.  }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094 Longer term forecasts (90 days) show no trend toward either above or below temperatures or precipitation.  }{
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\par }{\cs20\b\i\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094 
\par }{\cs20\b\i\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 Flood Potential:}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
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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 breaks and releases a large amount of water.  
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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 throughout the spring.  The next scheduled report }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid15930997 
is Friday, March 7}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 .  These reports will examine all current hydrologic factors and give an overall assessment of flood potential.  
\par 
\par For more information on flood potential and for flood watches and warning should they arise: 
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 drought conditions exist when precipitation levels are at 85% of normal.  In western Maine, precipitation was only 80% of normal in the last year.  January of 2003 was the third driest January on record for the state.  
\par 
\par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid15930997 This has resulted in abnormally dry or moderate drought conditions across the state}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid152670 , taking into account precipitation deficit and such factors as groundwater and soil moisture}{
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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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\par Flooding is Maine\rquote s most costly hazard, affecting some community in the state every year, sometimes with disastrous results. 
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ability 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 
they 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 It is also critical during a flood event that all citizens heed all official warnings.  In particular, the Maine Departme
nt 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 crews will place signs and barricades to warn of flooded sections of road.  Mot
o
rists who ignore these warnings and drive through flooded areas are gambling with their own safety and that of their passengers.  Motorists should always seek an alternate route around flooded areas and avoid taking unnecessary chances by driving through 
flooded areas.  A flooded road may be damaged to the point that it will not support a vehicle.  
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\par According to the National Weather Service, even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet, and a depth of two feet will float your 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\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 Important Factors for Springtime Floods (in order of relative importance):}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
\par 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s18 \cs20\b\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1)\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl-259\slmult0\widctlpar
\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\nooverflow\faroman\ls1\ilvl5\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6189068 {\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 RAINFALL:}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
  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 str
eamflow will be in the normal range. However, if significant rainfall 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 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 wit
h 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 }\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\charrsid6189068 
\par }{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 Conclusion:
\par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 
\par The River Flow Advisory Commission found that as of March }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid12202970 6}{\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 conditions information in this report represents a \'93snapshot\'94 of conditions throughout the state as of March }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid12202970 6}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 , 200}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid12202970 3}{
\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.  
\par 
\par Because of the }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11430767 unusual conditions, }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 the Commis}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11430767 sion will meet again on March 27}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 , 200}{
\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11430767 3}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068  to reexamine conditions}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11430767 , or sooner if conditions warrant}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 .  
\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 o
f 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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\widctlpar\intbl\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0 {\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 Art Cleaves}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 , }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid12202970 Maine Emergency Management Agency}{
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\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 
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\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 
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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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