Coastal Hancock storm history

High surf generated from Hurricane Bill...which was tracking well east of the region...produced large waves along the Maine coast. A large wave washed a group of spectators at Thunder Hole...in Acadia National Park...into the ocean. The spectators had gathered to watch the high s…

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 4 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 5 inches.

A strong southerly low level jet crossed the region during the afternoon and early evening of the 19th. Southerly winds were generally sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph. A peak wind gusts of 63 mph was measured at both the Bar Harbor Airport and at Blue Hill. T…

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 5 inches with the lesser accumulations along the immediate coastline.

A lack of adequate precipitation in Coastal Hancock led to prolonged drying conditions in December. Conditions were Severe Drought (D2) in late November, and stayed in Severe Drought to the end of the month. Drought continued into January.

A lack of rainfall in Coastal Hancock led to prolonged drying conditions in October. Conditions persisted as Extreme Drought (D3) until the end of October. Drought continued into November.

A lack of rainfall in coastal Hancock county led to prolonged drying conditions in September. Conditions began as Severe Drought (D2) in late August, and worsened to Extreme Drought (D3) by the end of September. Drought continued into October.

A lack of rainfall along coastal Hancock county led to drying conditions through the summer. Conditions were classified as Abnormally Dry ( D0 ) starting in early August. Conditions then steadily worsened through the month...reaching Severe Drought ( D2 ) categorization on the 19…

High temperatures ranging through the 90s combined with dewpoints in the upper 60s to lower 70s to produce Heat Index values ranging from the mid 90s to around 100.

Sustained winds at Lamoine CWOP measured roughly 20-25mph, with gusts up to 60mph measured during the afternoon. These gusts resulted in some downed trees, power lines down, and numerous power outages. These damages contributed to some small brush fires in the area.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 6 inches along with up to around 1.0 inch of sleet.

Snow squalls briefly produced heavy snow with visibilities of around a quarter mile...along with wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph.

Snow squalls produced briefly heavy snow which reduced visibilities to around a quarter mile...along with wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 4 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 5 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations of 5-8 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 7 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 5 inches.

A 67 mph wind gust was measured at Bar Harbor Airport. A 66 mph wind gust was measured near Brooklin...with a 61 mph gust measured near Blue Hill. Downed trees...powerlines and snapped utility poles led to power outages.

Mixing with a low level jet in advance of a cold front and in the wake of the front produced gusty winds. The wind gusts generally ranged from 40 to 50 mph...with isolated gusts up to 60 mph. With many trees still mostly leafed...the strong winds were able to topple trees and sna…

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 7 to 12 inches.

Winds were sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts generally 55 to 65 mph. However...a 72 mph wind gust was reported at Blue Hill. The winds snapped branches and toppled trees which led to power outages.

Significant coastal flooding occurred around the time of high tide. Several coastal roads were closed due to the flooding. This included Seawall Road in Acadia National Park...which was destroyed in several areas. The Deer Isle Causeway was also closed due to flooding. Debris was…

South winds were sustained at 25 to 35 mph...with gusts up to around 60 mph. A peak wind gust of 63 mph was reported at Sedgwick Ridge during the afternoon of the 28th. The winds snapped branches and toppled trees leading to power outages.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 5 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 5 inches.

Record breaking water levels were recorded across the Hancock County coast. Bar Harbor tide gauge recorded a water level of 15.8 feet MLLW, the all time record. Many structures that were damaged in the Jan 10th, 2024 storm were additionally impacted. Much of Ocean Path, a popular…

Storm total accumulation ranged 3 to 4 inches.

A peak gust of 71 mph was recorded at Sedgewick Ridge.

Extensive damage was observed across Hancock County. Multiple structures were inundated in Winter Harbor and Castine. In Tremont and Swan Island, structures were destroyed, some of them historic. Numerous causeways and roads were overtopped, including Oceanville, Otter Cover, Dee…

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 6 inches.

South to southeast winds were sustained at speeds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to around 70 mph. A 71 mph wind gust was reported at Ellsworth. These winds toppled and snapped numerous trees. The falling trees brought down power lines and utility poles which led to extensive powe…

Onshore winds sustained at 30 to 40 mph and gusting 60 to 70 mph piled water along the coast while also generating large crashing waves. Coastal flooding occurred around the time of the afternoon high tide. Seawall Road was closed due to water...debris and rocks covering the road…

South winds were sustained at 25 to 35 mph...with gusts up to around 60 mph. The winds toppled numerous trees and snapped branches which helped bring down power lines which contributed to power outages. Some roads were blocked due to fallen trees and power lines. Wet ground from …

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 6 inches.

Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph were common. A peak wind gust of 66 mph was measured at Blue Hill. The winds brought down trees and power lines which contributed to power outages. Some roads were blocked and closed due to fallen trees and power lines.

Wind gusts generally ranged from around 40 to around 50 mph. However...a 62 mph wind gust was measured at Bar Harbor during the late evening of the 7th. A 56 mph wind gust was reported at Naskeag. The gusty winds and wet soil led to toppled trees and snapped branches...some of wh…

Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee brought gusty winds and rain to the region. Wind gusts generally ranged from 39 to 48 knots (45 to 55 mph). A peak wind gust of 48 knots (55 mph) occurred at Sedgwick Ridge. Rainfall generally ranged from 2.40 to 4.25 inches...with a maximum total of 4.4…

Sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph...with gusts to around 60 mph...occurred during the early morning hours of the 1st. A wind gust of 61 mph was measured at Sedgwick Ridge. Wind gusts of 58 mph were measured at both Castine and near Brooksville. The winds brought down branches and t…

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 7 inches. The majority of this snow occurred with a snow band which moved across the region during the time of the evening commute. Snowfall rates with this band ranged from 2 to 4 inches per hour. The snow band was accompanied by 5…

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 8 to 12 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 1 to 6 inches. The lowest totals occurred along the immediate coast...with increasing totals inland from the coast.

Storm total snow accumulations generally ranged from 5 to 6 inches...with isolated totals up to 8 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations generally ranged from 5 to 6 inches...with isolated totals up to 8 inches.

Minimum wind chill values ranged from 40 to 50 below zero.

South to southeast winds were sustained at 25 to 35 mph...with gusts approaching 60 mph. A 59 mph gust was measured on Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park...with a 58 mph gust near Trenton. The winds brought down trees and snapped branches leading to power outages.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 11 inches.