OXFORD, ME — ...The National Weather Service in Gray ME has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Maine...
Swift River At Roxbury affecting Oxford County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Swift River at Roxbury.
* WHEN...From this evening to late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Flood waters inundate Route 17 a few miles north of Byron Village Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest
Flooding in Oxford, ME can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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