Historic Flooding in Rumford, Maine Leaves Thousands Without Power
The Androscoggin River in Rumford, Maine, is experiencing a 100-year flood, with a 1% chance of such severe flooding occurring in any given year, according to the National Weather Service. The river's forecasted crest is being compared to the April Fool's Day Flood of 1987, and as of 1 p.m. Tuesday, it remains in major flood stage at 22.12 feet, with a forecasted crest of 20.2 feet for late Tuesday night.