Coastal flooding along Maine's coast from another storm with southeasterly winds cut off several communities and beaches on Sunday.
The National Weather Service said wind gusts of 50 mph with more than an inch of rain pushed tides ashore at noon.
Forecaster Jon Palmer compared Sunday's storm to those in January that caused heavy damage.
"We're looking at the Portland tide gauge to crest at 13.7 feet. That's significant flooding. That compares to what we experienced on Jan. 10," Palmer said.
Palmer said rivers would stay below flood stage because higher elevations in Maine will get snow Sunday and not rain.
Kennebunkport Public Works Director Chris Simeoni said barricades are up on flood prone roads in town and drivers should turn around if they come upon them.
"Typically we have an issue with people who drive through the barricade and then the fire department has to get involved for rescues, not to mention damage to their personal property. So we ask people not to drive around barricades," Simeoni said.
Several of Maine's winter storms this season have been fueled by southeast winds. Palmer said that is unusual.
"I don't think we would have ever expected to almost wipe out all previous coastal flooding records in one winter," he said.
