NEW ENGLAND — Communities across Massachusetts and New Hampshire were underwater after another round of heavy rain and strong wind gusts brought high tides that resulted in coastal flooding.
A flood watch was been issued for Eastern Hampden, Eastern Hampshire, Eastern Norfolk, Northern Bristol, Southeast Middlesex, Southern Bristol, Southern Plymouth, Southern Worcester, Suffolk, Western Hampden, Western Hampshire, Western Norfolk, and Western Plymouth counties until 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Flood Warnings in Bristol, Plymouth, Middlesex and Norfolk counties are in effect until further notice.
Areas in Boston flooded included Morrisy Blvd, The North End, and the Seaport.
Boston Harbor reached a water level of 14.41 feet at high tide, the fourth highest on record. It’s a level only reached twice since the Blizzard of ‘78.
Salisbury Beach and Hampton Beach reached high tides of up to 13 feet.
Earlier Saturday, a storm brought rain and strong winds to Massachusetts.
On the North Shore of Massachusetts, major roadways were flooded and left impassable as rivers crested and high tide hit. In Hampton, New Hampshire, beach homes were left underwater and police urged residents to evacuate to higher ground.
For more on the forecast, visit the Boston 25 Weather page for updates.
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