Storms Report: Chatham, MA - MyCoast

Storm Report

Impacts Reported

"Similar flooding in the Little Beach area as experienced during 1-4-18 storm. Rest of town had relatively minor issues other than flooding of the usual low lying areas. Storm surge approximately 2.7 ft at high water based on NOS tide gauge in Chatham Harbor."

01/30/2018 | 10:57 am

(0 hours 57 minutes after high tide)

Weather Overview

Wind Speed: 14.9 MPH
Wind Direction: 353°
Temperature: 27℉
Rainfall (Calendar Day): 0.16"
Rainfall (Past 24 Hours): 0.14"

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Tidal Overview

Data from Chatham, Lydia Cove (1.6 miles away)
Water Level: 8.8' (observed MLLW)
Observed tide: 10:00 am, 8.8'
Predicted tide: 10:34 am, 6.1'

Weather icons courtesy of Icons8. Weather data from DarkSky. Tide data from NOAA.

Impacts Reported

Roads

Specific Impacts:
  • Impassable (flood water)

Comments: Private roads in Little Beach area flooded and not passable.

Marinas and Harbors

Comments: Flooding at Outermost Marina

Buildings

Specific Impacts:
  • Water flow around or under buildings

Comments: Unknown extent but likely some basement flooding

Hazardous Materials
Beach

State: Accessible

Coastal Structures
Natural Resources

Specific Impacts:
  • Damaged sand fencing
  • Eroded beach
  • Eroded dune
  • Overwashed beach/dune

Comments: Minor wave action but most impacts related to elevated water levels.

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