Apr 7, 2016
Low pressure intensified as it moved rapidly through eastern New York State during the evening of April 7th. This allowed a strong southerly gale to develop over the coastal waters throughout the day and during high tide. This rare southerly wind coastal flood event combined with the highest astronomical tide of the month and a storm surge of 1 to 2 feet to produce flooding across many counties of coastal Maine. Total damages amounted to 150,000 dollars across York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc and Wal
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 631357). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Coastal Waldo County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.