Flood Advisory issued March 21 at 6:16AM EDT until March 21 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME

* WHAT…Flooding caused by an ice jam is expected.

* WHERE…A portion of Northern Maine, including the following
county, Aroostook.

* WHEN…Until 615 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying properties along Route 161
from Allagash to Saint Francis is expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 612 AM EDT, Saint Francis Fire Chief reported water rising
and approaching Route 161 near the Allagash and Saint Francis
town line.
– An ice jam is presently located at the Saint Francis town
line and is causing backwater issues along the Saint John
River.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Allagash, Allagash Township and Saint Francis.
– For flood safety visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood