Another Winter Storm Erodes the South Shore

Katama road was closed close to Atlantic Drive by South Beach in Edgartown.
Katama road was closed close to Atlantic Drive by South Beach in Edgartown. Ray Ewing
  • Katama road was closed close to Atlantic Drive by South Beach in Edgartown.
  • A wave rushes down Katama road from the left fork entrance to South Beach.
  • Floodwater running over Katama road into Herring Creek near the left fork entrance of South Beach.
  • Water washing over the remnants of Norton Point beach into Katama Bay.
  • Water washing over the remnants of Norton Point beach into Katama Bay.
  • Water washing over the remnants of Norton Point beach into Katama Bay.
  • High tide in Katama Bay.
  • Flooding at the "Five Corners" intersection in Vineyard Haven has become commonplace during a storm.
  • Vehicles parked on Beach Street Extension must contend with high water.
  • Violent surf at Lucy Vincent Beach in Chilmark piles on to the erosion losses.
  • The profile of the famous cliffs at Lucy Vincent Beach have changed in recent years.
  • Waves washing over the beach and down the path at Lucy Vincent Beach.
  • Houses along the edge of Stonewall Beach in Chilmark hang precariously close to the edge.
  • Big surf at Squibnocket Beach in Chilmark.

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

A strong storm with winds of 50 miles per hour hit the Vineyard Tuesday night, causing erosion, destructive washovers and scattered power outages throughout the Island.

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