Sandwich, MA (Sandwich Town Neck Beach east of boardwalk)
Barnstable County
Storm Report
03/22/2018 | 8:31 am
Impacts Reported
Roads
Street/Road: Unspecified
Marinas and Harbors
Buildings
Hazardous Materials
Beach
State: Damaged foot/bike path
Comments: Further undermining of boardwalks to beach.
Coastal Structures
Natural Resources
Specific Impacts:
- Eroded beach
- Eroded dune
- Eroded bank/bluff
- Overwashed beach/dune
Comments: Severe erosion of remaining dunes. Mass migration of sand into tidal creek and marsh. East end of beach reduced to little more than gravel bar exposed at this tide. Close to full breach forming at overwash area. High winds continue to move newly liberated sand from dunes into creek and marsh. Found relic piling, chains, and warp never observed before.
Current Response
Response:
- None
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