Flood Advisory — Cumberland County, Maine
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 8 at 5:56PM EDT until August 8 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Maine, including the following counties, in southwest Maine, Cumberland. In western Maine, Oxford. * WHEN...Until 900 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 556 PM EDT, gauge reports indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bridgton, Naples, Hiram, Casco, Brownfield, Denmark, Sebago and Baldwin.
Effective August 8, 2026 at 5:56 PM ET · Expires August 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Gray ME
Expires
August 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Cumberland County, Maine?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Cumberland County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Oxford County.