Dec 3, 2009
Strong low pressure moving through New York State coupled with a vigorous low level jet resulted in periods of damaging wind across Southern New England. Rain and occasional thunder also occurred. In addition, minor coastal flooding threatened the South Coast of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Moderate coastal flooding occurred in coastal Bristol County.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 206718). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Southern Bristol County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.