USGS collects storm data after massive flooding, damage …
Dec 22, 2023 · GARDINER, Maine — While thousands of Mainers were still without power and many homeowners and businesses reeling from flood damage, crews with the U.S. Geological Survey bureau were on the ground documenting just …
December 2023 Flood in Maine | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
Sep 20, 2024 · December 2023 Flood Slideshow. Catastrophic flooding occurred in the State of Maine on December 18-21, 2023. A slow-moving rainstorm accompanied by 50-60 mph winds and high dewpoints resulted in 4 to 8 inches of rainfall (48-hour total) and an average snowmelt of 1.5 to 2.5 inches.
Major Disaster declared for Maine following December storm - WMTW
Jan 31, 2024 · President Joe Biden has declared a major disaster for several counties in Maine affected by the severe storm and flooding that affected Maine from Dec. 17 to 21, 2023.
USGS is determining extent of flooding in Maine caused by large …
Dec 20, 2023 · U.S. Geological Survey field crews in Maine are working December 20-23 and December 26-30 looking for evidence that will tell scientists and communities how high the flood waters reached from the recent heavy rains that hit New England and most of the East Coast.
Biden declares major disaster for Maine's December storm ... - Maine …
Jan 31, 2024 · The Biden administration approved Maine's request to declare December's storm and flooding a major disaster. The designation allows for the affected areas in Maine to use federal aid funding to rebuild public infrastructure.
Flood in Maine - December 2023 | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
Sep 20, 2024 · Flood in Maine - December 2023 By New England Water Science Center November 5, 2024. December2023Flood_ME_new.pptx (27.58 MB) Detailed Description. Presentation summarizing a study to characterize the magnitude and extent of the December 18-21, 2023, flood in various portions of the State of Maine.
Governor Mills Announces President Biden’s Approval of Major ... - Maine
Jan 31, 2024 · Governor Janet Mills today announced that President Joe Biden has approved the State of Maine’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration to help ten counties recover from the December storm that caused significant flooding, prolonged power outages, and extensive property damage across central and western Maine.
East Coast storm causes major flooding across the Northeast
Dec 20, 2023 · High winds and lashing rain pushed Maine rivers past flood stage and flooded roadways. Many residents are still without power.
President Biden issues disaster declaration for December storm in Maine
Jan 31, 2024 · AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — President Joe Biden has issued a federal disaster declaration for extensive damage caused by a massive wind and rainstorm in Maine in December, the first of three storms to pummel the state, Democratic Gov. Janet Mills announced Wednesday.
FEMA arrives in Maine to evaluate damage from December storm
Jan 2, 2024 · Officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency have arrived in Maine to evaluate and validate damage from last month’s severe wind, rain and flooding.