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}{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid2125230 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname date}{\xmlattr\xmlattrns0{\xmlattrname ls}{\xmlattrvalue trans}}{\xmlattr\xmlattrns0{\xmlattrname Month}{\xmlattrvalue 3}}{\xmlattr\xmlattrns0{\xmlattrname Day}{\xmlattrvalue 1}} {\xmlattr\xmlattrns0{\xmlattrname Year}{\xmlattrvalue 2007}}}March }{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid2840878 1}{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 , 200}{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid2840878 7}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 {\*\xmlclose} \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl-259\slmult0\widctlpar\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 \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 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname date}{\xmlattr\xmlattrns0{\xmlattrname Year}{\xmlattrvalue 2007}}{\xmlattr\xmlattrns0{\xmlattrname Day}{\xmlattrvalue 1}}{\xmlattr\xmlattrns0{\xmlattrname Month}{\xmlattrvalue 3}}}Thursday}{ \cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 , {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname date}{\xmlattr\xmlattrns0{\xmlattrname ls}{\xmlattrvalue trans}}{\xmlattr\xmlattrns0{\xmlattrname Month}{\xmlattrvalue 3}}{\xmlattr\xmlattrns0{\xmlattrname Day}{\xmlattrvalue 1}}{\xmlattr\xmlattrns0{\xmlattrname Year}{\xmlattrvalue 2007}}}March }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid2840878 1}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 , 200}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid2840878 7}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 {\*\xmlclose} {\*\xmlclose}. 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 site provide}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid9578622 s}{ \cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 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 }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094 \par }{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid10236896\charrsid10236896 Background Climatology: \par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid10236896 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10236896 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f1\fs22\insrsid10236896\charrsid10236896 Th e 2006 average annual temperature for the contiguous {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}United States{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} was the warmest on record (the annual average temperature was 55\'b0F, 2.2 \'b0F above the 20th Century mean. \par \par The unusually warm start to this winter reflected the rarity of Arctic outbreaks across the country as an El Ni\'f1o episode continued in the equatorial Pacific. {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}U.S. {\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} and global annual temperatures are now approximately 1.0\'b0F warmer than at the start of the 20th century. The past nine years have all been among the 25 warmest years on record for the contiguous {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1 {\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}United States{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}. Other than the 3 month period of July \endash September 2006, average temperatures were much above normal across {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1 {\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Maine{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} \par \par Precipitation in the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}United States{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} during 2006 was variable throughout much of the country with periods o f excessive rainfall, especially across the Northwest, {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}Great Lakes{\*\xmlclose} , and the Northeast, and persistent and developing drought in other areas. The Northeast region had a record wettest summer exceeding the previous record by more than 1 inch, while the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1 {\factoidname country-region}}U.S.{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} as a whole was near average. {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Maine{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} ranked 8th and 3rd wettest for summer and fall respectively. \par }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl-259\slmult0\widctlpar\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid10236896 \par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid10236896\charrsid6189068 \par }{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 Current Conditions and Flood Potential:}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 \par \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 \par \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11430767 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f1\fs22\insrsid4156965 Stream flows earlier in the winter were above normal, but a}{\f1\fs22\insrsid11430767\charrsid3817131 s of the end of February, }{\f1\fs22\insrsid4156965 had moderated and }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11430767\charrsid3817131 were in the}{\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 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}} Maine}{\f1\fs22\insrsid2125230 {\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}. }{\f1\fs22\insrsid5324592 }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11430767\charrsid3817131 \par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11430767\charrsid3817131 \par }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl-259\slmult0\widctlpar\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \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\insrsid16607512 , following the abnormally wet late summer and fall}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 . }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid14646526 On the West Branch of the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}Penobscot River{\*\xmlclose}, storages are at 64%, 33% above normal. In the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname PlaceName}}Kennebec{\*\xmlclose} {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname PlaceType}}River basin{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}, storages are at 54% (18% above normal). }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4156965 Drawdown rates }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid14646526 have been }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4156965 slowed }{ \cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid14646526 because of the lack of water content in the snow; conditions will be monitored weekly to adjust drawdown rates according}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4156965 ly}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid14646526 . In the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1 {\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname PlaceName}}Androscoggin{\*\xmlclose} {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname PlaceType}}River basin{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}, storages are 25% above long-term av}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4156965 erages, and aggressive drawdown}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid14646526 continue}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4156965 s}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid14646526 . River basin managers draw down storage}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4156965 level}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid14646526 s at this time of year, to make room for spring rains and snowmelt. This allows them to \'93catch\'94 excess runoff in regulated basins during flooding events, somewhat moderating river levels. }{\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\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5439775 {\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775 Ground Water \par \par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775\charrsid5439775 Ground water is above normal in }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid14646526 most parts}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775\charrsid5439775 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\insrsid14646526 during the past year, surpassing records set in 2005}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775\charrsid5439775 . }{ \cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13134827 G}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775 round}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13134827 }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775 water recharge usually peaks later in the spring, as snow melts}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13134827 , before slowly falling through the summer}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid14646526 .}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775\charrsid5439775 \par }{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775 \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl-259\slmult0\widctlpar\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 For further information on stream flow}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5439775 and ground water}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 : \par \par }\trowd \irow0\irowband0\lastrow \ts11\trgaph108\trleft0\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10 \trftsWidth1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3\tblind108\tblindtype3 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\ts11\trgaph108\trleft0\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10 \trftsWidth1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3\tblind108\tblindtype3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth5035\clshdrawnil \cellx5035\clvertalt\clbrdrt \brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth5035\clshdrawnil \cellx10070\row }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl-259\slmult0\widctlpar \tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs20\b\i\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 \par Ice Conditions:}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 \par \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl-259\slmult0\widctlpar\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13134827 {\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid10236323 River ice across the state, where measured by the USGS, is }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid14646526 in the normal range for the time of year. }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid10236896 USGS and river basin managers report 1 to 2 feet of hard, blac k ice in rivers across the state. At the end of a warm January, most areas had no ice at all; the ice all formed during }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4156965 an}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid10236896 abnormally cold February with }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4156965 little }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid10236896 snow cover. The Valentine\rquote s Day storm provided an insulating cover of snow}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4156965 ; i}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid10236896 ce that is in place will likely stay in place for the time being. }{ \cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4156965 \par \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl-259\slmult0\widctlpar\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4156965 {\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid10236896 At the present time, there are no large ice jams reported at any location. }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4156965 However, ice jams can form and release rapidly during a rain or warm-up event. }{\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 ca}{\f1\fs22\insrsid10236896 n}{\f1\fs22\insrsid1595691 result in rapid water rise and necessitate quick action protect life and safety. }{\f1\fs22\insrsid3211433\charrsid3211433 \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl-259\slmult0\widctlpar\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid3211433 \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 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}} {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname PlaceName}}Kennebec{\*\xmlclose} {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname PlaceType}}River{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} in }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid1199487 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}} Augusta}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 {\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} to provide remote \'93eyewitness\'94 observation of ice and water movement. 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{\cs20\f1\fs20\insrsid7694020\charrsid7174199 \cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs20\f1\insrsid11867094\charrsid7174199 \trowd \irow1\irowband1\lastrow \ts11\trgaph108\trleft0\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrh \brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3\tblind108\tblindtype3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4675\clshdrawnil \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\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 \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\insrsid10236896 6}{\cs20\f1\fs22\super\insrsid5320861\charrsid5320861 th}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5320861 }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid12806989 through }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid10236896 28}{\cs20\f1\fs22\super\insrsid10236896\charrsid10236896 th}{ \cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4159172 . }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid16406245 Water equivalents}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid10236896 across most of the state are in the lower 25% of historical averages. }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid16406245 }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid10236896 Some areas of southern and }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid7174199 downeast {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Maine{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} are in the normal range (25% to 75% of historical averages) but in the low end of that range. The approaching snow storm is expected to bring most sites into the normal range for the time of year}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid2897489 .}{ \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\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10049700 {\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid10049700\charrsid6189068 The Maine Cooperative Snow Survey conducts surveys at sites across {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Maine{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} 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 \'93snow 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 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Maine{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}, but can add to the runoff caused by rainfall. }{ \cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid10049700\charrsid6189068 \par \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl-259\slmult0\widctlpar\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\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 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}New Hampshire{\*\xmlclose} {\*\xmlclose} environmental agencies. \par \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: \par \par }\trowd \irow0\irowband0\lastrow \ts11\trgaph108\trleft0\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10 \trftsWidth1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3\tblind108\tblindtype3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4930\clshdrawnil \cellx4930\clvertalt\clbrdrt \brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4675\clshdrawnil \cellx9605\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl-259\slmult0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0 { \f1\fs20\insrsid11867094\charrsid7174199 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Maine{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} Cooperative Snow Survey}{\cs20\f1\fs20\insrsid11867094\charrsid7174199 \cell } {\field\fldedit{\*\fldinst {\b\f1\fs20\insrsid7694020\charrsid7174199 HYPERLINK "http://www.maine.gov/mema/weather/snow.htm" }{\b\f1\fs20\insrsid7694020\charrsid7174199 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000002b00000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e006d00610069006e0065002e0067006f0076002f006d0065006d0061002f0077006500610074006800650072002f0073006e006f0077002e00680074006d000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa 004ba90b5600000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e006d00610069006e0065002e0067006f0076002f006d0065006d0061002f0077006500610074006800650072002f0073006e006f0077002e00680074006d000000}}}{\fldrslt { \cs16\b\f1\fs20\ul\cf2\insrsid7694020\charrsid7174199 www.maine.gov/mema/weather/snow.}{\cs16\b\f1\fs20\ul\cf2\insrsid7174199\charrsid7174199 s}{\cs16\b\f1\fs20\ul\cf2\insrsid7694020\charrsid7174199 htm}}}\sectd \pgnrestart\linex0\headery432\footery432\endnhere\titlepg\sectdefaultcl\sftnbj {\b\f1\fs20\insrsid7174199\charrsid7174199 l}{\cs20\f1\fs20\insrsid7694020\charrsid7174199 \cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 \trowd \irow0\irowband0\lastrow \ts11\trgaph108\trleft0\trbrdrt \brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10 \trftsWidth1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3\tblind108\tblindtype3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrl \brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4930\clshdrawnil \cellx4930\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4675\clshdrawnil \cellx9605\row }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl-259\slmult0\widctlpar\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 \par }{\cs20\b\i\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094 Weather Outlook: \par \par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid7174199 There will be moderate temperatures immediately in the wake of the expected March 2 storm. However, early next week and for approximately the next 14 days, temperatures will drop. For the first week, temperatures are expected to be extremely below normal, with highs only in the single numbers in northern {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1 {\factoidname State}}Maine{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}. The next week will moderate somewhat, but still remain below normal. During this period precipitation is expected to be in the normal range. }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid5320861 \par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13134827 \par }{\cs20\b\i\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 Flood Potential:}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 \par \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\f1\fs22\insrsid7174199 With the snow expected March 2, flood potential is estimated to be normal for the time of year. }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16022163 Snow pack}{\f1\fs22\insrsid16406245 is below normal for the time of year in most of the state, }{\f1\fs22\insrsid7174199 but the coming snow is expected to bring most areas into the normal range compared to historical averages. }{\f1\fs22\insrsid7174199\charrsid4156965 Rivers are for the most part icebound, with hard black ice. }{ \cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4156965\charrsid4156965 Short-term weather forecasts show below average temperatures for the next two weeks, which will \'93freeze\'94 the current conditions in place, carrying existing }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid16022163\charrsid4156965 snow pack}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4156965\charrsid4156965 , }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4156965 any }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4156965\charrsid4156965 additional snow and river ice later into the spring. These factors could elevate flood potential later in the month, so will be closely monitored. }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16406245\charrsid4156965 \par }{\f1\fs22\insrsid16406245 \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 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1 {\factoidname State}}Maine{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} 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 la rge amounts of ice remain in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Maine{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}\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 a nd releases a large amount of water. \par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid15930997\charrsid6189068 \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. 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{\cs20\f1\insrsid11867094\charrsid7174199 \trowd \irow2\irowband2\lastrow \ts11\trgaph108\trleft0\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrh \brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10 \trftsWidth1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3\tblind108\tblindtype3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4105\clshdrawnil \cellx4105\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4675\clshdrawnil \cellx8780\row }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl-259\slmult0\widctlpar\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 Preparedness and Mitigation:}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 \par \par }{\cs20\b\i\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 Flood Insurance and Floodplain Management:}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 \par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094 \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl-259\slmult0\widctlpar\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13963306 {\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13963306 The Maine Floodplain Management Program of the State Planning Office stresses that f}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13963306\charrsid13963306 looding is always a threat to properties located within a floodplain, but even more so during winter\rquote s river ice and spring rains. Many people believe that their homeowner\rquote s or business owner\rquote s insurance policy will cover any flood related losses but unfortunately, these insurance policies DO NOT cover flood related damages. In order to receive insuran ce protection related to flood damage, property owners and renters need to purchase a separate flood insurance policy. For more details on the policies available, }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4156965 Mainers are urged}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13963306 to }{ \cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13963306\charrsid13963306 contact }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13963306 their }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13963306\charrsid13963306 insurance agent}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13963306 s}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13963306\charrsid13963306 . There is a 30-day waiting period, before }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4156965 a new }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13963306\charrsid13963306 policy goes into effect. \par \par March and April are historically when flooding occurs in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Maine{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} , but heavy rains can cause flooding any time of the year. It is estimated that up to 75% of homes and businesses in floodplains in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Maine{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} are NOT covered by flood insurance. There are close to 8,000 flood insurance policies in effect in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Maine{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} as of the end of January 2007. That is 9.7% increase over last year at this time. This is the largest annual increase for {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Maine{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} in many years. {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Maine{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}\rquote s flood insurance po licy base had averaged about 3-4% annual growth up until this past year. The increase is likely due to increased flood insurance awareness from major flooding event in the news around the country and increased agent and lender training. There is over $1 .4 billion in flood coverage in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Maine{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}. The average coverage per flood insurance policy in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1 {\factoidname State}}Maine{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} is $179,000, (up 7% from last year) and the average annual premium is $653 a 3% increase. As long as }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13963306 a }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13963306\charrsid13963306 community participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13963306 residents and business owners }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13963306\charrsid13963306 can buy flood insurance no matter }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4156965 where }{ \cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13963306 in the community their properties are located}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13963306\charrsid13963306 . \par \par Additional assistance is available through the Maine Floodplain Management Program at the State Planning Office by calling {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname phone}{\xmlattr\xmlattrns0{\xmlattrname o:ls}{\xmlattrvalue trans}}{\xmlattr\xmlattrns0 {\xmlattrname phonenumber}{\xmlattrvalue 1800$$$$$}}}1-800-662-4545{\*\xmlclose}.}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid6322468\charrsid13963306 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13963306 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f1\fs22\insrsid13963306\charrsid6322468 \par }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl-259\slmult0\widctlpar\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \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 can be as far-reaching as moving entire neighborhoods out of the floodplain. }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094 \par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11625387 \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl-259\slmult0\widctlpar\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4156965 {\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4156965\charrsid6189068 Flooding is {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Maine{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}\rquote s most costly hazard, affe cting 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 }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl-259\slmult0\widctlpar\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid4156965 \par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13963306 The SPO and MEMA are also collaborating this year on a planning project that will document historical flood impact in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Maine{\*\xmlclose} {\*\xmlclose}\rquote s major river basins. It is expected that the data-gathering for this project will be complete in late summer of 2007. A web-based portal is planned where users can look up the flood history in their communities. \par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 \par For more information on floodplain management and mitigation: }{\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 \par \par }\trowd \irow0\irowband0\lastrow \ts11\trgaph108\trleft0\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3\tblind108\tblindtype3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4675\clshdrawnil \cellx4675\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4675\clshdrawnil \cellx9350\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl-259\slmult0 \widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0 {\f1\fs20\insrsid11867094\charrsid13963306 State Planning Office, Floodplain Management Program\cell }{\field\flddirty{\*\fldinst {\b\f1\fs20\insrsid6764041\charrsid13963306 HYPERLINK "http://www.state.me.us/spo/flood" }{\b\f1\fs20\insrsid6764041\charrsid13963306 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000002100000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e00730074006100740065002e006d0065002e00750073002f00730070006f002f0066006c006f006f0064000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b4200000068007400740070003a002f00 2f007700770077002e00730074006100740065002e006d0065002e00750073002f00730070006f002f0066006c006f006f0064000000}}}{\fldrslt {\cs16\b\f1\fs20\ul\cf2\insrsid6764041\charrsid13963306 http://www.state.me.us/spo/flood}}}\sectd \pgnrestart\linex0\headery432\footery432\endnhere\titlepg\sectdefaultcl\sftnbj {\b\f1\fs20\insrsid11867094\charrsid13963306 \cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f1\insrsid11867094\charrsid13963306 \trowd \irow0\irowband0\lastrow \ts11\trgaph108\trleft0\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrh \brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3\tblind108\tblindtype3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4675\clshdrawnil \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\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 \par }{\cs20\b\i\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 Preparedness and Safety:}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 \par \par Preparedness is key to minimizing the impact of flooding or any emergency. Individuals 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 prepar edness in their communities, or how to build an emergency plan for family, business or school. \par \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl-259\slmult0\widctlpar\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12779646 {\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\insrsid16022163 again noted that it}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid12779646 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 warn of flooded sections of roa d. Motorists who ignore these warnings and drive through flooded areas are gambling with their own safety and that of their passengers. }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid16022163 \par \par }{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid7867132\charrsid7867132 Nationwide, most flooding deaths occur when vehicles are caught in flood water. }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 According to the National Weather Se rvice, 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. }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid12779646\charrsid12779646 \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl-259\slmult0\widctlpar\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\wrapdefault\nooverflow\faroman\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094 \par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 The National Weather Service Forecast Offices in Caribou and Gray }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13963306 have designated}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid12202970 }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13963306 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1 {\factoidname date}{\xmlattr\xmlattrns0{\xmlattrname Year}{\xmlattrvalue 2007}}{\xmlattr\xmlattrns0{\xmlattrname Day}{\xmlattrvalue 1}}{\xmlattr\xmlattrns0{\xmlattrname Month}{\xmlattrvalue 3}}}Thursday, {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname date} {\xmlattr\xmlattrns0{\xmlattrname ls}{\xmlattrvalue trans}}{\xmlattr\xmlattrns0{\xmlattrname Month}{\xmlattrvalue 3}}{\xmlattr\xmlattrns0{\xmlattrname Day}{\xmlattrvalue 1}}{\xmlattr\xmlattrns0{\xmlattrname Year}{\xmlattrvalue 2007}}}March 1, 2007 {\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} as }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid12202970 Flood Awareness Day }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13963306 in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Maine}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 {\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}. }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13963306 However, because of the advent of a major winter storm, their distribution of flood preparedness and safety information will be }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid16022163 postponed}{ \cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13963306 . }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 Both offices }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13963306 plan to i}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13963306\charrsid13963306 ncorporate this information, along with other preparedness }{ \cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid16022163 tips}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13963306\charrsid13963306 , in statements issue}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid16022163 d}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13963306\charrsid13963306 during the national flood awareness week, March 19-23}{ \cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 . 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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.}{ \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. }{ \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 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}} Maine{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}\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.}{ \cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sl-259\slmult0\widctlpar\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\wrapdefault\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\insrsid13963306 1}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 , }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid679902 taking into account thick river ice, significant snowfall expected and continued cold temperatures, }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 flood potential }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid679902 should be considered normal for the time of year. }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid16022163 Since cold temperatures will keep snow and ice in place for approximately two weeks, and snow pack may increase during that period, flood potential may be elevated later in the month. }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid12779646 \par \par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 The current conditions information in this report represents a \'93snapshot\'94 of conditions throughout the state as of {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname date}{\xmlattr\xmlattrns0{\xmlattrname ls} {\xmlattrvalue trans}}{\xmlattr\xmlattrns0{\xmlattrname Month}{\xmlattrvalue 3}}{\xmlattr\xmlattrns0{\xmlattrname Day}{\xmlattrvalue 1}}{\xmlattr\xmlattrns0{\xmlattrname Year}{\xmlattrvalue 2007}}}March }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13963306 1}{ \cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 , 200}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid13963306 7}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 {\*\xmlclose}. However, many new factors will influence the flood potential in {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}} {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname State}}Maine{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} as the spring progresses. \par \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 monitor ed 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 The Maine River Flow Advisory Commission is composed of representatives from major river basin management operations, state agencies, federal agencies and the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname PlaceType}}University {\*\xmlclose} of {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname PlaceName}}Maine{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}. The Commission was originally fo rmed 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 1 997. \par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094 \par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid679902 No additional meetings for the Commission are planned. However, conditions will be closely monitored and }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid1595691 the Commission will meet again }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid679902 later in the spring should the situation warrant}{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid1595691 . \par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid1595691\charrsid6189068 \par }{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 Information}{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid12202970 Resources}{\cs20\b\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 : \par }{\cs20\f1\fs22\insrsid11867094\charrsid6189068 \par For additional information on particular aspects of this report, please contact: \par \par }\trowd \irow0\irowband0\ts11\trgaph108\trleft0\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3\tblind108\tblindtype3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 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