The risk of the state s rivers flooding as the snow melts this year is not great, but the bad news is Maine could be headed for another drought, the River Flow Advisory Commission has determined.
The commission held its annual meeting Thursday to discuss ice conditions, flood risk and drought possibilities across the state. The commission is part of the Maine Emergency Management Agency and its members include representatives from the U.S. Geological Survey, National Weather Service, U.S. Coast Guard, energy and other industries, state departments and more.
The commission determined there is low to below-normal stream flow and ground water conditions across Maine and, without more precipitation, dry conditions will likely continue into summer. The snow pack is normal to below normal, and there is a below normal risk for river flooding, the commission said.