Ice jam raises flood risk on Penobscot County river

Written By Maine Environmental News

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • March 18, 2026

An ice jam is raising flood risk on the Piscataquis River. The ice jam happened on the river in Maxfield on Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service.It’s already caused flooding on North Howland Road, and further flooding is possible.

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