Coastal Flood — Southern Bristol, Massachusetts

2024-01-10 · Southern Bristol, Massachusetts

Event narrative

In New Bedford at 4:08 AM EST Padanaram Ave at Rogers St and part of East Rodney French Blvd was closed due to coastal flooding. In Dartmouth at 4:48 AM EST a section of Smith Neck Rd near the ocean was covered with rocks and debris from coastal flooding.

Wider weather episode

A negatively tilted mid level trough swung through New England while at the surface a low pressure center passed directly over southern New England. This inland runner brought warm air so that all precipitation fell as rain, along with strong winds. There was a good deal of tree damage from the winds and widespread river flooding with many rivers going into major flood stage. Coastal flooding was also a problem. Minor to moderate coastal flooding impacted both the south and east coasts.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1148357. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.