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During the storm, 2.9 inches (74 mm) of rain fell during the morning, and 60-mile-per-hour (97 km/h) winds, combined with a record-breaking high tide, resulted in waves of 15 feet (4.6 m) to 20 feet (6.1 m). At
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suffered damage to its pilings, hinges broke off a platform, and the buildings on its pier flooded.
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was flooded, and flood waters surrounded the restaurant's building on two sides.
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Maine climate scientists warn of more frequent king tide flooding without storms
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was caused by heavy rainfall, an astronomical high tide, and high winds in
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Trotter, Michael Shepherd, Bill (January 13, 2024).
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Infobox event
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Portland Pier
Portland, Maine
Portland, Maine
Maine
Old Port
Back Cove
mean lower low water
Portland Pier
Fore River
Commercial Street
Chandler's Wharf
Maine State Pier
DiMillo's Floating Restaurant
Becky's Diner





"Another potent storm brings historic coastal flooding, high winds to an already-drenched Maine"
"Flooding smashes Maine's coast, destroying historic buildings and forcing rescues"
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"Battered by Storms, Maine Picks Up the Pieces and Braces for More"
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"Vicious storm triggers historic coastal flooding as Arctic chill tees up the South's first snow"

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