Latest Update on Massive East Coast Storm

A massive coastal storm swept up the Eastern Seaboard over the weekend and into Monday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding. Communities from the Carolinas to New England were hit hard, with storm surges inundating streets, eroding beaches, and disrupting travel.

Coastal Flooding and Erosion Take a Toll

The storm’s most severe effects were felt along the shoreline. Storm surge pushed seawater into towns, flooding roads and properties. Beaches and dunes took a pounding from relentless waves, threatening structures near the coast.