Mar 6, 1997
Northeasterly winds combined with an astronomically high tide to cause minor flooding throughout coastal sections of York and Cumberland Counties. In Portland the tide reached 12.6 feet which was 0.6 feet above the flood stage. The wind and seas were calm during the peak of the tidal surge, preventing significant damage from occurring.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5624829). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in York County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.