The usual spots along the North End waterfront flooded at high tide from the storm surge associated with the February 8, 2013 blizzard. Significant water intrusions from Boston Harbor were seen at Long Wharf, Sargent’s Wharf and along the North End waterfront. Notably in this latest storm, the water surge reached inward past the Chart Read More…
During Monday’s high tide, the North End waterfront saw the impact of Hurricane Sandy’s storm surge and rising sea levels with extensive flooding in some areas. Long Wharf and the Harborwalk behind Langone Park seemed to take the worst of it with Boston Harbor waves crashing over the sea walls. At this point, long-term damage Read More…
Boston Harbor came alive during the storm surge of Hurricane Sandy. This video shows Sargent’s Wharf and Long Wharf with Harborwalk flooding, waves coming over the seawall and bouncing boats at the Boston Sailing Center at Lewis Wharf. Also, check out these photos along the North End waterfront during the storm.
At approximately 9:30 pm on Thursday, 12+ rescue vehicles responded to an intoxicated man who jumped in Boston Harbor for a swim off the end of Sargent’s Wharf. The man swam to shore, but then fled the scene when approached by firefighters.