Oct 28, 2008
A series of rapid tidal fluctuations hit the mid coast of Maine during the afternoon of October 28. In Boothbay Harbor, several fluctuations were observed with water levels rising and falling 3 to 4 feet in a matter of minutes. The rapid changes in water level created strong currents that damaged docks and boats along the coast.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 137525). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Lincoln County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.