Active AlertsAroostook

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: A portion of northern Maine, including the following county, Aroostook.
When: Until 145 PM EDT Friday.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: - At 743 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 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 Fort Kent, Eagle Lake, Frenchville, Portage Lake, New Canada, Cross Lake, Wallagrass, Winterville, Soldier Pond, Daigle and Saint John. - For flood safety visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.