Dec 14, 2019
A coastal low pressure system (999 mb) crossed through western New England during a period of high astronomical tides on December 14th. This allowed for gale force southeasterly winds along the coast at high tide, leading to nearshore waves of 12 feet every 11 seconds along coastal York County at high tide.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 870445). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Coastal York County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.