Spring Ice Breaking on Kennebec in Week of March 23

The Coast Guard plans to break up ice on the Kennebec River during the week of March 23. It is to reduce the risk of ice jamming and flooding as snow and ice melts. According to the KJ, the River Flow Advisory Commission last week said there is an above-normal risk of flooding near the end of March for rivers and streams in central, coastal and southern Maine. Models showing temperatures warming in late March with possible rainfall and up to 3 feet of snow still on the ground in some places increase the risk of flooding. (centralmaine.com)