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\par }{\b\f308\insrsid16319220 River Flow Advisory Commission}{\insrsid16319220 
\par }{\b\f308\insrsid16319220 Report on Current Hydrologic Conditions}{\insrsid16319220 
\par }{\b\f308\insrsid16319220 March 14, 2001}{\insrsid16319220 
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\insrsid16319220 
\par }{\f308\insrsid16319220 This report documents the findings 
of the River Flow Advisory Commission at their spring meeting which took place Monday, March 12, 2001. The Commission meets annually in late winter to share information, examine potential for spring flooding and to renew operational protocols. Such factor
s as stream flow, long-term weather forecasts, snowpack, river ice conditions and reservoir levels are reviewed. This report summarizes the information presented on current hydrologic conditions. }{\insrsid16319220 
\par }{\f308\insrsid16319220 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 }
{\field\fldedit{\*\fldinst {\f308\insrsid16319220  HYPERLINK "http://www.state.me.us/rfac" }}{\fldrslt {\cs15\b\f308\ul\cf2\insrsid16319220 www.state.me.us/rfac}}}{\f308\insrsid16319220 . This Internet site will provide a connection 
to the ever-changing information critical to monitoring flood potential in the state. }{\insrsid16319220 
\par }{\f308\insrsid16319220 At the end of the report, additional sources are provided for further information. }{\insrsid16319220 
\par }{\f308\insrsid16319220 An updated report will be issued following the scheduled March 28 follow-up meeting of the Commission, or sooner if conditions warrant. }{\insrsid16319220 
\par }{\b\f308\fs27\insrsid16319220 {\*\bkmkstart currentconditions}{\*\bkmkend currentconditions}Current Conditions and Flood Potential:}{\f308\fs27\insrsid16319220  }{\insrsid16319220 
\par }{\b\i\f308\insrsid16319220 {\*\bkmkstart streamflow}{\*\bkmkend streamflow}Stream Flow and Headwater Storage Levels:}{\f308\insrsid16319220  }{\insrsid16319220 
\par }{\f308\insrsid16319220 River flows throughout the state are generally normal or below normal. Snowpack is normal or above normal throughout most of the state. Very little snowmelt has occurred up to this point in the season. }{\insrsid16319220 
\par }{\f308\insrsid16319220 River basin managers report headwater storage levels at or below normal pre-spring drawdown levels. This means that more storage is available to retain spring runoff. }{\insrsid16319220 
\par }{\f308\insrsid16319220 For further information on stream flow: }{\insrsid16319220 
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\par }{\f308\insrsid16319220 Ice conditions in mainstem rivers across the state are normal or above normal. Below normal temperature in late winter delayed normal ice erosion and in some areas may have added to the ice cover. }{\insrsid16319220 
\par }{\f308\insrsid16319220 Known freeze-up ice jams exist on several rivers, including the Piscataquis, Kennebec, Androscoggin and 
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 flooding. }{\insrsid16319220 
\par }{\f308\insrsid16319220 
To monitor ice conditions on the Kennebec and Piscataquis Rivers, the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory of the Army Corps of Engineers (CRREL) has placed ice motion detectors in some areas where freeze-up jams are in place. These 
devices trigger 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 caused by ice jams. }{\insrsid16319220 
\par }{\f308\insrsid16319220 In addition, the USGS has placed a live web camera on the Kennebec River in Augusta and will soon place one on the Piscataquis River in Abbot to provide remote "eyewitness" observation of ice and water movement. The web cam images
 are accessible on the Internet at }{\field\fldedit{\*\fldinst {\f308\insrsid16319220  HYPERLINK "http://me.water.usgs.gov/" }}{\fldrslt {\cs15\b\f308\ul\cf2\insrsid16319220 me.water.usgs.gov}}}{\f308\insrsid16319220 
. The Augusta camera is currently online; the Piscataquis camera is scheduled for installation the week of March 12. }{\insrsid16319220 
\par }{\f308\insrsid16319220 For more information on ice conditions: 
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\f308\insrsid16319220 
\par The Maine Cooperative Snow Survey conducts surveys at sites across Maine from mid-February 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 "snow water equivalent" which quantifies the amount of water that could potentially run off into the river basins. 
\par A full statewide survey was last conducted February 26 through 28; weather conditions have forced cancellation of the March 6th survey, and rescheduling of the March 13th survey to March 15. .
\par As of February 28, water content throughout the state was in the normal range across the state except for small pockets in central and western Maine, where levels were abo
ve normal. However, data collected from surveys in the Saco River Basin after the snow storms of March 5-6 and 9-10 indicate snow water equivalents over 6 inches, above normal for the area and time of year. It is expected that the complete survey data on 
the 15th will show possibly the entire state but certainly the southern half of the state with snow water equivalent levels at or above normal. 
\par Contributors to the Maine Cooperative Snow Survey include Federal and State agencies, hydroelectric power and paper companies and Canadian and New Hampshire environmental agencies. 
\par For more information on snow survey data, updated with every survey through the spring:
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Flood Potential:}{\f308\insrsid16319220 
\par 2.5 to 3.5 inches of combined rainfall and snowmelt over a 12-hour period would be sufficient to cause flooding in small streams and adjacent lowlands in Maine. A very active weather pattern over the 
next 10 days may increase water equivalent in the snowpack in many areas of the state. For the remainder of March, below normal temperatures and above normal precipitation are expected.
\par 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. 
\par The National Weather Service Forecast Offices in Caribou and Gray will issue Flood P
otential Statements every two weeks throughout the spring. The next scheduled report for both offices is Friday, March 16. These reports will examine all current hydrologic factors and give an overall assessment of flood potential. 
\par For more information on flood potential and for flood watches and warning should they arise: 
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Preparedness and Mitigation:}{\f308\insrsid16319220 
\par }{\b\i\f308\insrsid16319220 {\*\bkmkstart floodinsurance}{\*\bkmkend floodinsurance}Flood Insurance and Floodplain Management:}{\f308\insrsid16319220 
\par In a recent press release, the State Floodplain Management Program states: 
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"With winter's ice and with the expected spring rains, spring flooding is always a threat to those properties that are in the floodplain. One very important item that property owne
rs and renters should consider is the purchase of flood insurance. Unfortunately, }{\f308\ul\insrsid16319220 many individuals think that their homeowner's or business owners}{\f308\insrsid16319220  }{\f308\ul\insrsid16319220 insurance policy}{
\f308\insrsid16319220  will cover any losses. }{\f308\ul\insrsid16319220 These insurance policies typically do NOT cover damages from flooding}{\f308\insrsid16319220 . Flood Insurance must be purchased separately. }{\b\i\f308\insrsid16319220 
There is a 30 day waiting period}{\f308\insrsid16319220  before the policy goes into effect. Some estimates indicate that only 21% of those structures in the floodplain in Maine are covered by flood insurance. 
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n Management Program strongly recommends that all individuals and business owners check with their insurance agents and determine if their flood insurance coverage is adequate. 
\par The State Planning Office and the Maine Emergency Management Agency, in partne
rship with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have ongoing programs stressing "mitigation", 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 improvi
ng drainage for a road that always floods. It can be as far-reaching as moving entire neighborhoods out of the floodplain. 
\par Flooding is Maine's most costly hazard, affecting some community in the state every year, sometimes with disastrous results. Mitigati
on 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 For more information on floodplain management and mitigation: 
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\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\i\f308\insrsid16319220 {\*\bkmkstart prepandsafety}{\*\bkmkend prepandsafety}Preparedness and Safety:}{\f308\insrsid16319220 
\par Preparedness is key to minimizing the impact of flooding or any emergency. I
ndividuals and families, 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 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. 
\par It is also critical during a flood event that 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 se
v
erely damaged by flood waters. Highway crews 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. Motorist
s 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. 
\par According to the National Weather Service, ev
en 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. 
\par The National Weather Service Forecast Offices in Caribou and Gray conducted a Flood Awareness Day on Thursday, March 8. Both offices put out special flood preparedness and safety information. The text of their messages is available at: 
\par For more information on flood preparedness and safety: 
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\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\f308\insrsid16319220 {\*\bkmkstart importantfactors}{\*\bkmkend importantfactors}Important Factors for Springtime Floods (in order of relative importance):}{\f308\insrsid16319220 
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\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\f308\insrsid16319220 RAINFALL:}{\f308\insrsid16319220 
 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, t
hen 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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SNOW COVER:}{\f308\insrsid16319220  This is a secondary factor and can add to rainfall events. As the snow pack 
becomes more "ripe" (nearly saturated), it can melt quickly and significantly add to a flood peak. The most accurate measurement of snow cover is "snow water equivalent". Snow water equivalent is the amount of liquid water contained in the snow. Snowmelt 
alone should not produce major floods. 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\f308\insrsid16319220 \hich\af308\dbch\af0\loch\f308 3.\tab}}{\b\f308\insrsid16319220 RIVER ICE:}{\f308\insrsid16319220 
 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. 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\f308\insrsid16319220 \hich\af308\dbch\af0\loch\f308 4.\tab}}{\b\f308\insrsid16319220 TEMPERATURE:}{\f308\insrsid16319220 
 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. 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\f308\insrsid16319220 \hich\af308\dbch\af0\loch\f308 5.\tab}}{\b\f308\insrsid16319220 RESERVOIR STORAGE: }{\f308\insrsid16319220 
Maine'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's water levels are down. The reservoir syst
ems 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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{\*\bkmkend conclusion}Conclusion:}{\f308\insrsid16319220 
\par The River Flow Advisory Commission found that as of March 12, flood po
tential in the state was above normal. The current conditions information in this report represents a "snapshot" of conditions throughout the state as of March 12, 2001. However, many new factors will influence the flood potential in Maine as the spring p
rogresses. 
\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. Property owners, business owners and renters in flood-prone areas sho
uld check their insurance coverage to be sure that they are protected against flooding damages. 
\par Because of the elevated flood potential, the Commission will meet again on March 28, 2001 to reexamine conditions. 
\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.
\par }{\b\f308\fs27\insrsid16319220 {\*\bkmkstart additionalinfo}{\*\bkmkend additionalinfo}Additional Information:}{\f308\insrsid16319220 
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