Event Summary

A low pressure system developed off the Virginia Coast during Friday, December 13th. It rapidly intensified as it moved slowly east out to sea during Saturday, December 14th. Persistent Northeast Winds averaging 20 to 30 MPH combined with high astronomical tides and tide anomalies of 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 feet above normal caused minor to locally moderate coastal flooding along parts of the coastline. Tidal flooding was reported in Freeport in Nassau County and also in both Babylon and Lindenhurst in Suffolk County. It inundated parts of streets in the aforementioned and other areas.