Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 445 AM EDT.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Maine... Mattawamkeag River At Mattawamkeag affecting Aroostook and Penobscot Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mattawamkeag River at Mattawamkeag. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs near River Road and Mattawamkeag Wilderness Park Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:15 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:15 PM EDT Tuesday was 13.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain around 13.6 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood stage is 13.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.2 feet on 11/19/2006. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood