Two streets are closed due to rising river levels in the City of Portland.
City Manager Tutt Gorman posted on Facebook Friday night that water is spilling onto some streets. Water Street and Canal Street are closed.
Gorman indicates that ice on the river in the city and upstream is shifting and moving. It’s causing the river level to rise slowly.
The city manager urges residents to “pay careful attention to the river for the next few days and have a plan in case water levels do rise quickly.”
Here is the Flood Warning issued by the National Weather Service. This is what was issued as of 10 p.m. Friday.
River Flood Warning from FRI 10:00 PM EST until WED 7:00 PM EST
Issued January, 26 2024 at 10:00 PM – US/Eastern expires January, 31 2024 at 7:00 PM – US/Eastern …
FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO WEDNESDAY EVENING…
WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE…Grand River at Portland.
IMPACTS…At 11.0 feet, the river is bankfull. At 12.0 feet, the river is at minor flood stage. Expect minor flooding of low areas along the river in and near Portland.