Flood Advisory — Kennebec 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 6:42AM EDT until August 8 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Gray ME
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of south central Maine, including the following county, Kennebec. * WHEN...Until 930 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 642 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Oakland, Belgrade, Chesterville, Fayette, Rome, Mount Vernon, Vienna, New Sharon, Smithfield and Sidney.
Effective August 8, 2026 at 6:42 AM ET · Expires August 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Gray ME
Expires
August 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET
Last Checked
11 hours ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Kennebec 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 (11 hours ago). It's set to expire August 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Kennebec County?
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