Machias, Maine Faces Four 100-Year Floods in Four Months
The coastal town of Machias, Maine, has experienced an unprecedented series of severe flooding events, with four 100-year floods occurring between December 2023 and March 2024. These floods, which are statistically expected to happen only once every 100 years, have brought significant challenges to the community. The most recent events included a 12-foot flood on January 10, 2024, followed by an 11.1-foot flood three days later, and another flood exceeding 11 feet on March 10. These events have caused widespread inundation, including damage to roads, properties, and critical infrastructure such as the dike bridge that connects parts of the town. The frequency and intensity of these floods have raised concerns about the town's resilience to coastal flooding and the impacts of climate change.
