Nor’easter Batters Northeast Coast With Flooding, High Surf and Power Outages

An early-season nor’easter swept along the Northeast coast, bringing heavy rain, powerful gusts and dangerous surf from Long Island and New Jersey to Maine. Coastal flooding, downed trees and scattered power outages were reported, while officials warned that rough seas and vulnerable roads could remain hazardous through the weekend and into Monday.

• High surf and wind-driven water flooded or damaged some coastal areas, including parts of Long Island’s North Fork.
• Trees and limbs fell, and scattered outages were reported in New York and New England communities.
• Advisories warned of dangerous swimming conditions, coastal flooding and possible road closures.

Long Island sees flooding and storm damage

In Southold and nearby North Fork communities

In Southold and nearby North Fork communities, waves and high tides flooded streets, beach parking areas and waterfront properties. Images from the area showed damage to docks and marine businesses, along with water reaching roads and buildings. Minor flooding was reported on Skunk Lane, and a tree struck a home on Hippodrome Drive, causing minor structural damage. Residents were away, and town officials and the utility were notified.

Southold police reported isolated outages downed trees

Southold police reported isolated outages, downed trees and wires, and partial road closures, though no major roads were shut at the time of the report. Officials anticipated another high tide overnight, with gusts expected to continue after the strongest winds eased.

New England prepares for prolonged coastal hazards

New Hampshire’s Seacoast experienced large breaking waves, with a high-surf advisory initially calling for waves of 7 to 12 feet and warning of rip currents and localized beach erosion. The National Weather Service later extended the advisory, and flood-prone areas faced the possibility of minor coastal flooding. Utility crews restored power to more than 5,000 customers in the state; hundreds of outages were still listed Monday morning.

In Marblehead, Massachusetts, officials reported fallen trees and limbs, plus a handful of outages. The town warned that flooding, waves and debris could make low-lying roads and the Causeway to Marblehead Neck unsafe, potentially prompting closures. Residents were urged to avoid exposed shorelines and flooded roads.

Maine surf damages property

Along the Maine coast, waves overtopped seawalls and pushed water, dirt and debris onto roads. At Middle Beach in Kennebunk, a wave reportedly smashed a car’s passenger-side window; no injuries were reported. A small boat broke free in Harpswell’s Ewin Narrows but was later recovered. Access to the rocks at Pemaquid Point Lighthouse was closed as a precaution.

Safety warnings remain in effect

Officials urged motorists not to drive through floodwater or bypass barricades, and advised beachgoers to stay away from seawalls and other exposed areas during high surf. Strong winds, coastal flooding and dangerous water conditions can change quickly, making local alerts and road restrictions important to follow.

• Nor'easter in pictures: Rough surf, high winds slam North Fork, The Suffolk Times.
• Photos: Nor’easter brings rain, high surf and winds; scattered power outages, New Hampshire Public Radio.
• Nor’easter hits Long Island, New Jersey shores – NBC New York, NBC 4 New York.
• Nor’easter brings rain, wind, high surf to Marblehead, Marblehead Current.
• Car damaged as surf from strong nor'easter pounds Maine coast, WMTW.