Nor'easter Causes Widespread Flooding and Flight Cancellations in Mid-Atlantic Region
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What happened
A powerful nor'easter affected the U.S. Northeast, leading to widespread power outages for over 70,000 customers across the region on September 26, 2026. Dangerous coastal flooding was expected along the Mid-Atlantic coast, including areas near New Jersey and Delaware, due to high tides. The storm caused significant operational impacts, including the cancellation of more than a quarter of all departures from Boston Logan International Airport that morning.
Why it matters
The severe weather brought gale-force winds, which were accompanied by heavy rain through the weekend. The combination of high winds and rain created risks of power outages, tree damage, and flash flooding in southern New England. Coastal inundation affected low-lying areas, impacting homes and businesses along the shore.
The storm track affected coastal hazards in Boston and Delaware.
Who's involved
- BostonCity impacted by severe weather and flight cancellations
- DelawareState facing expected dangerous coastal flooding
- New JerseyState experiencing coastal flooding and operational disruptions
How it developed
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Storm caused widespread flooding and cancellations in Boston and Delaware.1 source
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The entities involved
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Boston
capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States
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Delaware
state of the United States of America
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