Mar 1, 2010
A developing storm retrograded into the Gulf of Maine from the Atlantic early on March 1st. This system produced 9 to 16 foot near-shore waves and a storm surge of over a foot on strong northerly gales. Minor flooding occurred along the city streets in Portland in and around the wharf area. Splash-over was significant enough on Water Street in Saco to close the road.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 218736). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Coastal York County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.