Coastal Flood — Nantucket, Massachusetts

2022-12-23 · Nantucket, Massachusetts

Event narrative

Minor to moderate flooding occurred on Nantucket, per photos from Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management. Coastal flooding occurred on New Whale Street, Harbor View Way, Easy Street, Easton Street, and Oak Street.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure deepened rapidly as it tracked through the eastern Great Lakes.

The storm produced damaging southeast to south winds across much of southern New England and minor to moderate coastal flooding the east and south coasts. There were two rounds of strong wind gusts -- one in the morning and one in the late afternoon and evening. Two to 3.5 inches of rain fell across much of RI and interior MA.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1073753. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.