Maine Storm Surge: Historic Flooding and Devastation

Heavy rain, high winds, and a storm surge caused historically high tides and flooding along the coast of Maine, with Portland experiencing the third highest tide ever recorded. The storm surge turned a 10-foot high tide into a near-record 14-foot high tide, flooding parking lots, piers, and streets, and trapping cars in high water. The floodwaters also caused debris to wash up onto the piers, and city crews spent the day cleaning up the aftermath.