A developing storm retrograded into the Gulf of Maine from the Atlantic early on March 1st. This system produced 9 to 16 foot near-shore waves and a storm surge of over a foot on strong northerly gales.
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A developing storm retrograded into the Gulf of Maine from the Atlantic early on March 1st. This system produced 9 to 16 foot near-shore waves and a storm surge of over a foot on strong northerly gales. Minor flooding occurred along the city streets in Portland in and around the wharf area. Splash-over was significant enough on Water Street in Saco to close the road.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
2 coastal flood. Local standard time, as filed.
A developing storm retrograded into the Gulf of Maine from the Atlantic producing seas of 9 to 16 ft. and a storm surge of over a foot. Minor flooding occurred along city streets in Portland in and around the wharf area.
A developing storm retrograded into the Gulf of Maine from the Atlantic producing seas of 9 to 16 ft. and a storm surge of over a foot. Splash-over was significant enough on Water Street to close the road.
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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 218735, 218736.