Mar 6, 1997
Northeasterly winds combined with an astronomically high tide to cause minor flooding throughout coastal sections of Rockingham County. In Portland, Maine, 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 5624830). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Rockingham County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.