Coastal Flood — Eastern Essex, Massachusetts

2024-01-10 · Eastern Essex, Massachusetts

Event narrative

In Salisbury at 9:20 AM EST Beach Rd was flooded from coastal flooding. In Salem at 10:44 AM EST Bridge St near the Council of Aging was closed. In Swampscott at 10:44 AM EST Humphrey St between Eastern Ave and Monument Ave was closed.

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 1148358. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.