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Storm Surge/Tide — Eastern Essex, MA

May 7, 2005

Property Damage
$10K

A strong coastal storm brought high winds to much of eastern Massachusetts, which brought down trees and power lines, especially on Cape Cod and the islands where winds gusted as high as 60 mph on Nantucket. About 12,000 electric customers were left without power during the storm.In addition, moderate coastal flooding was reported from Salem to Cohasset and Hull. Several coastal roadways were closed due to flooding around the time of high tide.One injury was directly related to the high winds.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5452718). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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