Newburyport, MA (Plum Island Point beach)

Essex County

Storm Report

01/06/2018 | 7:30 am

Impacts Reported




"This has been an ongoing issue since 2013 when the reconstruction of the Merrimack River jetty started. SInce 2013 we have lost over 320' of dunes. There are 50' of dunes left along Reservation Terrace before there is a breach and the island infrastructure is compromised."

Roads

Street/Road: Unspecified

Marinas and Harbors
Buildings
Hazardous Materials
Beach

State: Inaccessible

Comments: HIgh tide is up to the scarp.

Coastal Structures
Natural Resources

Specific Impacts:

  • Damaged sand fencing
  • Eroded beach
  • Eroded dune
  • Eroded bank/bluff
  • Overwashed beach/dune

Comments: During the bomb cyclone high tide Thursday 4 January 2018 10-20' of dunes were eroded

Current Response

Response:

  • None

01/06/2018 | 7:30 am

Tidal Overview

5 hours 8 minutes after high tide

Data from Plum Island, Merrimack River Entrance (0.3 miles away)

High Tide (Predicted): 2:22 am, 8.7'

■ Observed ■ Predicted water level ⬤ Report time

Weather Overview

Wind Speed: 17.3 MPH

Wind Direction: W (270°)

Temperature: 5℉

Rainfall (Calendar Day): 0"

Rainfall (Past 24 Hours): 0"

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