Coastal Washington storm history

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 4 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 62 mph was measured at Eastport. The winds snapped and uprooted numero…

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 6 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 4 inches with the lesser accumulations along the immediate coastline.

A lack of adequate precipitation in Coastal Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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…

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.

Snow total accumulations around 4-6 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations range from 1 to 3 inches...along with 1 to 2 inches 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 4 to 6 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 5 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations generally ranged from 6 to 8 inches...with localized totals to 9 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 5 to nearly 7 inches.

A 62 mph wind gust was measured at Eastport. The winds toppled and uprooted trees...along with snapping branches. Downed trees...powerlines and snapped utility poles led to power outages.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 8 inches.

Winds were sustained at 20 to 30 mph with gusts generally 45 to 55 mph. However...a 61 mph wind gust was reported at Eastport. 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. Portions of Route 1 near Machias were flooded to depths of 1 to 3 feet...leading to a road closure. Debris was left on the roads once the water subsided. Som…

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

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 5 inches.

A wind gust of 64 mph was observed by a trained spotter.

Storm total accumulation ranged 3 to 4 inches.

A peak gust of 81 mph was recorded in Eastport.

Significant erosion and damage occurred across Washington County. Many piers and wharfs were destroyed, especially in the Milbridge and Addison area. The dike at Machias became overtopped and water flooded Court street in downtown Machias, inundating several buildings. In Roque B…

South to southeast winds were sustained at speeds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts generally up to around 80 mph. However...a 93 mph gust was reported near the town of Trescott. An 81 mph gust was reported at Eastport. These winds toppled and snapped numerous trees. The falling trees b…

Onshore winds sustained at 30 to 40 mph and gusting 80 to 90 mph piled water along the coast while also generating large crashing waves. Coastal flooding occurred around the time of the afternoon high tide. A commercial pier in Eastport was damaged due to a combination of coastal…

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. Tree damage was …

Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph were common. 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. The high winds and rough seas caused 5 boats to break from their moorings in Milbridge …

Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee brought gusty winds and rain to the region. Wind gusts generally ranged from 43 to 52 knots (50 to 60 mph). A peak wind gust of 54 knots (62 mph) occurred at Eastport. Rainfall generally ranged from 4.00 to 6.00 inches...with a maximum total of 6.50 inch…

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 6 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 6 to 9 inches west...tapering to 2 to 4 inches across eastern areas.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 8 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations generally ranged from 4 to 6 inches...with isolated totals up to 7.

Storm total snow accumulations generally ranged from 4 to 6 inches...with isolated totals up to 7 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations generally ranged from 2 to 5 inches...with a very isolated 8 to 9 inch total reported near Roque Bluffs.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 3 to 5 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 up to around 70 mph. A 73 mph gust was measured near Trescott...with a 68 mph gust near Eastport. The winds brought down trees and snapped branches leading to power outages.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 8 to 12 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 6 inches.

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 2 to 4 inches. Sleet accumulations ranged from 1 to 4 inches along with one to two tenths of an inch of ice.

East to southeast winds were generally sustained at 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 65 to 75 mph. However...a peak wind gust of 80 mph was measured near Eastport with a 78 mph gust reported near Trescott.

Strong onshore winds and large breaking waves led to coastal flooding during the morning high tide cycle. The storm surge at the time of high tide was up to around 2 feet along with the large breaking waves. Overwash and debris washed on to roads led to road closures. Plows were …

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 1 to 4 inches.

Sustained south winds of 25 to 35 mph...with gusts generally up to around 60 mph...brought down trees and snapped branches. The falling trees and snapped branches brought down power lines which contributed to power outages. Several roads were blocked and closed due to fallen tree…

Southerly winds were sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 70 mph. Most wind gusts ranged from 50 to 60 mph. However...a 71 mph gust was measured at Trescott with a 69 mph gust at Eastport. The winds toppled and snapped trees which fell on power lines leading to power…

Temperatures in the lower 90s....with dewpoints of around 70 to the lower 70s...combined to produce apparent temperatures ranging from the upper 90s to around 105.