Sep 29, 2011
A weak south to southeasterly flow across New England coincided with the highest astronomical tides of the month and caused minor coastal flooding. There was very little wave action with this system which helped mitigate any problems. Nevertheless, a storm surge of around a half foot (0.61 feet) occurred. Minor flooding occurred along the wharfs on Commercial Street in Portland.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 347681). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Coastal Cumberland County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.