Jan 10, 1997
Low pressure moving northeastward from Georgia intensified off the coast of New England with storm force winds near the center and gale force winds extending to the Maine and New Hampshire coastlines. Astronomical high tides were occurring while the strong winds were hitting the coastline. At 11:26 EST, the Portland tide gauge read 12.6 feet, a foot above normal, and .6 feet above flood stage. Coastal flood damage due to the storm surge was light to moderate, but widespread, effecting the en
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5600300). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Washington County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.