Marking 2 years since devastating coastal storms hit Maine

[Severe Weather](/section/severe-weather) Marking 2 years since devastating coastal storms hit Maine Two years ago, Maine dealt with its worst coastal flooding on record as massive storms hit the state   Author: Christian Bridges PORTLAND, Maine — Two years ago this week, Maine was struck by two back-to-back storms that caused some of the worst coastal flooding in state history. Along with historic storm surge, the storms brought damaging winds, widespread power outages, flooding rain, and heavy mountain snow.   Credit: NCM Storms with powerful southeasterly winds are uncommon in Maine- this is part of the reason why the impacts were so devastating. The two so-called "Sou-easters," which occurred on Jan. 10 and Jan. 13, caused widespread damage.... --- *Note: This is a summarized excerpt. Click the source link above to read the full story.*