Apr 19, 2022
Strong low pressure tracked north across New England and the Saint Lawrence River Valley during the 19th drawing an occluded front across the region. A strong low level jet crossed the region in advance of the front. Sustained winds along the Downeast coast generally ranged from 20 to 30 mph...with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. A peak wind gust of 58 mph was reported at Sedgwick Ridge in coastal Hancock county. The strong winds brought down trees and power lines in some areas leading to power outages.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1012768). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Coastal Hancock County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.