Mar 7, 2013
This storm brought heavy snow and significant coastal flooding to the forecast area. This was an unusual synoptic set-up, with low pressure lingering off the coast of southern New England for several days. Snowfall was difficult to forecast due to concerns about precipitation type and boundary layer temperature. In the end, precipitation type turned out to be all snow for much of the area, with most locations receiving 1 to 2 feet of snow. In addition, the Massachusetts east coast was hit by wi
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 440098). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Nantucket County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.