Powerful nor’easter causes coastal flooding and knocks out power to parts of the Northeast

Key Points:

• A slow-moving nor’easter impacted the northeastern U.S. coast with high winds, heavy rain, and flooding, leaving around 100,000 customers without power and causing dangerous conditions across the mid-Atlantic and New England.
• Coastal New Jersey experienced significant flooding, including Surf City and Sea Bright, where water inundated streets and homes, and boats were reported missing or damaged, with some flooding comparable to the 2011 Irene storm.
• New England faced damaging wind gusts up to 65 mph along the coast, raising concerns about downed trees and power outages due to leaves still on trees, with major airports canceling hundreds of flights and events like Red Sox games and Ed Sheeran concerts postponed.
• The storm disrupted travel and community events, including a wedding on North Carolina’s Hatteras Island, where guests were stranded but local residents helped create an alternative celebration.
• State officials urged residents to stay cautious amid ongoing heavy rain, flooding, and high winds, with warnings of waves up to 20 feet and significant coastal flooding threats in New York, Delaware, and other affected areas.