2007 Patriots' Day Nor'easter

The Storm


Allenstown, N.H., April 19, 2007 -- A home surrounded by flood waters following the Patriot's Day Nor'easter. FEMA/Marty Bahamonde The Patriots' Day Nor'easter was one of the largest springtime storms to hit New England in memory.  It was the conclusion of a massive weather pattern that had also spawned storms from California to Alabama.  The storm brought considerable rainfall in southern New England and heavy snowfall to northern areas.  The precipitation caused flooding of many rivers throughout the region.  The storm also packed hurricane force winds which caused storm surge and flooding in coastal areas.




The Response

April 19, 2007, Saco, Maine -- A backhoe begins clearing debris following the Patriots' Day Nor'easter. FEMA/Marty Bahamonde All six New England states quickly responded to the storm.  FEMA began operations at its Region Response Coordination Center in Maynard, Mass. on April 15.  Preliminary Damage Assessments commenced almost immediately after the storm subsided.  Teams visited every county in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, 13 counties in Maine, and four in Vermont.  FEMA also provided support for the Boston Marathon, which was contested under the brutal weather conditions.



Recovery Information


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Last Modified: Friday, 06-Jul-2007 12:25:48 EDT