Apr 7, 2016
Low pressure developed across western New England then tracked northwest of Maine during the 7th. A strong low level jet crossed the region later on the 7th into the early morning hours of the 8th. Wind gusts of 55 mph up to in excess of 75 mph occurred along the Downeast coast...with 50 to 60 mph gusts across interior Downeast areas. Peak wind gusts of 77 mph were reported at both Eastport and near Trescott in coastal Washngton county. The combination of the winds and wet ground led to numerous
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 624171). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Coastal Hancock County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.