Wells Beach Flooded | 01-13-2024 Wells Maine Storm | Homes for sale Wells Beach | Living in Maine
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- The Wells Beach Maine January 13 2024 storm brought some of the worst devestation our generation has ever seen on Wells Beach or more specifically Crescent beach which can be found off of Webhannet Drive. The tide was up over 12 feet and the on short winds were strong. As a result, the beaches in Wells saw very high surf with waves that slammed into sea walls and did tremendous damage to many homes. This video shows footage of the storm at it's peak and the majority of the video is on the aftermath. The focus was on the destruction along Webhannet Drive Wells Maine in the Fisherman's cove and Crescent Beach area. The 01-13-2024 Storm Wells Maine along Webhannet Drive Wells Maine is some of the worst flooding the town of Wells Maine has ever seen.
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00:00 - Intro
00:29 - High tide with big waves coming over the sea wall
01:10 - Reporting on what the waves are doing
01:38 - Very high tide shown on graph
02:02 - Webhannet Drive heavily damaged - erosion
03:11 - Road covered 2-3 feet deep with large rocks
03:36 - First look at damage done to homes on Fisherman's cove
04:01 - Seawall failed and fell
04:37 - Waves pushed open the front door of a house and flooded
05:15 - Damage to a porch and another sea wall
05:44 - Massive granite block moved
06:20 - Houses are still going up in value
06:59 - Siding ripped off the Brown's lobster pound
08:45 - Jersey Barriers moved into street
09:12 - 2' feet of sand in front of garage door
10:32 - Crescent Beach Public Parking
10:57 - This storm could tirgger some greate investment opportunities
12:12 - Windows blown out on a purple house
12:40 - Home inspections for mold
13:52 - Sewer cover shooting water
14:17 - Driveway and road heavily erroded
16:10 - 3-4' of sand covering the road
17:15 - 4' of sand erroded between houses
18:50 - Values of homes keep going up in value
20:20 - Flooding around the sewerage pump house
21:17 - Flooding occurs regularly on Webhannet Drive / Crescent Beach
23:09 - Department of Environmental Protection
23:50 - What it looks like behind seawalls along the beach
25:30 - What rents can be made on these properties on the beach
26:00 - Porch collapse and foundation compromised on house
27:15 - Bad erosion behind sea walls
27:35 - Damage to a chimney
28:05 - New homes are built on pilings and stronger sea walls
29:04 - How the waves remove sand behind sea walls
29:36 - Heavily damaged house on Webhannet Drive
30:52 - Yards completely covered with sand and rocks
31:45 - Lots of sea foam, nasty
32:35 - New homes should be on pilings, storms happen more often
34:15 - Example of how the neighbors preparation can effect your property
35:00 - Storm shutters pushed in on a house, flooded house
36:23 - Wrap Up Thank you!!
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Michael Patterson Southern Maine Real Estate Agent
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Do you know it's being done on purpose!!!
Great video, but I think this is a huge wake up call for people living along the coasts.
Preachers have been warning all people on the coasts for years.. we are living at the end of the age .. Jesus is coming folks
I tned to agree with you but, property values keep going up as the new homes are so much more resiliant.
@@ronichapman8177 I think the insurance adjuster might show up before Jesus...
Unfortunately flood insurance does not cover anything which is not attached to the house.
@@willburrito9710 Tha tis a good point. Seawalls are not covered and they are very expensive to replace.
I'm watching this video 2 months after the storm occurred,and I feel so bad for those who lost their houses and property. They have a beautiful view but you better make sure you have a proper seawall. I'd be a little nervous living there every time a storm is coming. Thanks for sharing this.
I was down there today doing some more filming. It has been almost 3 months and many houses are still a big mess!
@@livinginsouthernmaineHow sad!
I wonder if the beach in kennebunk will be open may 16.i have a secular Franciscan retreat on the weekend of 17-19th.my heart hurts for you.
@@karenfarrell6977 You could call the Kennebunk town office. I doubt it will be closed as it is a daily recreation stop for hundreds of people every decent day.
I grew up in Osterville. A giant sea wall with humungous rocks is all along the water like on a jetty. I have never seen the sea wall fail. They also put jetties along the shoreline. Not only is it pretty, but it is super functional. I'm not sure why the government doesn't let people build it like that anymore. Must be too effective.
I totally agree with you. Big rocks never move in my observations. Seems silly that the DEP won't allow people to add them. Thanks for commenting.
All those rocks do is move the erosion somewhere else. But the billionaires who occupy seafront Osterville homes can do whatever they want. The rules don't apply to them, and they really don't care if their actions are detrimental to the environment or other people. I guess that's their twisted, sociopathic interpretation of capitalism.
Hi, thanks for update. I love watching these after storm videos. Erosion getting pretty bad out here, cape breton island. NS canada. Storm surge starting to come in much further, stronger, thx for video!
Yes, most places on sandy beaches are seeing more erosion. I will post some videos of before and after this winter and the sand dune loss is significant.
Damn...These house are too damned close to the sea...They've should it know better!
Thanks for the comments guys. At one time it wasn't to close to the road but, with a rising ocean, it is now an issue. The tough decision is when to tear down and rebuild vs repair and patch.
Thanks for posting this!
You bet. Loving doing it. Gets me outside. Thanks for the comment.
I can't see how insurance companies would issue insurance policies to cover these places. This looks like total disaster.
Amazing isn't it. When I lived on the beach in 2018, it was $5K/year for insurance. I'm sure it's over twice that before this storm.
Insurance does not issue flood insurance policies only the US Government offers this type of insurance and these properties do not appear to be build to qualify for flood insurance?
@alanCalhoun2
It’s like Florida. The old insurance was fine. Everything will transition. Once a storm comes, things change. More growth (which maine has experienced and is experiencing) - it never has been government based insurance as far as I know.
Everything is changing everywhere with Mother Nature and the increase of building and movement of people.
It’s realy sad.
It’s called incrementalism. In very way, shape and form.
You can get insurance on most of these homes. Expect to pay as much as $10K. The fema flood area is set by the government. @@alanCalhoun2 Thank you for the comment.
Maybe you need to build back GREEN! Geodesic Dome houses on floating docks with used tires so they can be easily replaced! 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
Fabulous video!!!
Thank you so much for that comment. :)
That is what happens when you build in traditional wetlands and sand dunes.
That's right, they are all on sand dunes.
MARYLANDER here! MD has many rules and regulations ! We have a Barrier Island, Assateague Island State Seashore and National Park! Only camping is allowed on our Barrier Island . That Island was formed by the 1938 Hurricane that slammed into New England! Assateague Island is the home of the famous Chincoteague Island wild ponies! I am very glad the BLUE state of MD has regulations!
Florida in the other hand permits development of their Barrier Islands Sanibel & Captiva ! Both Islands were smashed by Hurricane Ian! 🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
@@daren7889 wow, that sounds like a cool camping location. thanks for the comment.
thanks for vid
you bet. thanks for the comment. Have a good week.
I didn't even realize this was going on in my own state! only forty minutes north in Windham had very minor weather issues!
If I hadn't heard about this on the news the day before, I would have missed the event. The weather really wasn't that bad.
Tello me the recipe.
Yea wasn’t so bad at all up here by Auburn
Can you please give us an updated video? How is Wells making out rebuilding the infrastructure? I really feel bad for all homeowners who suffered damage.
Our house is at 19:00 we are very lucky thank you for the update
I owned 206 Webhannet. I love that neighborhood but, the wall gets hit hard by waves. Thank you for the comment.
Why are they allowing building so close to the water?
Thanks for the comment. Building this close to the water isn't allowed anymore. They are all grandfathered.
$ is the reason
Those properties have been there for decades. The new construction replaced existing older homes
It's only going to get worse.
I'm afraid you are correct.
Mother Nature will always win!
Amen! She's going to make a path right through Webhannet Drive but, who knows when. Thanks for the comment!
You didn't mention all the water in the basements.
Yes, that is a good point. Older homes have water in the basements. Newer homes generally don't have basements. Thank you for the comment
Cool!
thank you. love getting out side and filming this stuff for you guys. thanks for the comment.
We had a place in Ocean park and I think in the early or mid 90's we had a bad one in the Fall. four blocks in the cottage had over two feet of water
Hola! Watch your videos all the time. Live in New Mexico and Just bought in summer village! Thank goodness!! With 4 grand boys under 5, trekking to beach is a chore, however, I recall on one of your videos you suggested it’s ‘ good to make friend with someone with beach property’ 😆😆😆 for car privilege. Want to be our friend come May? Appreciative! Happy 2024!
Ha ha ha, yes, friends on the beach and friends with someone who owns a boat. :) Thank you for the comment.
Wow. So sad. I visited in the early 90's. Beautiful place - stayed in a Bed and Breakfast near the beach. Enjoy Lord's seafood restaurant. The fresh fish and hush puppies were amazing. The restaurant is no longer there. I'm sorry life got too busy for me to visit there again. Maine is probably my most favorite state that I have ever visited.
Thanks for sharing
I lived on Post Rd for years and never have I've witnessed so much damage. I also lived on Moody Beach for the winter season and glad I left before I left before my time. This is truly heart breaking but as long as everyone is safe and alive that's all that matters ❤
Thank you for the comment.
These beach houses and road are destroyed. Total tear downs. Road bed totally washed away.
Yes, I'm afraid I have to agree with you. Some areas were really bad.
Do you know if Lafayette ocean front resort made it through the storm. We stay there a few times a year. I would love to see video on how they made out.
Thank you for the comment. I'm not sure. If I head that way, I will make a point to check it out.
in mystic ct we got hit hard as well hope everyone is ok!
I haven't heard of anyone getting hurt other than wallets. Thanks for the comment!
Woah!!!!!!
yeah, crazy. thanks for the comment.
Great opportunity to live in a floating house!
Heh heh, yes! Always look for the opportunity and stay positive!
Nice place to Visit. I sure as heck would never ever want to buy or live here.
Correct, that is why I sold my house. I loved the neighborhood but, the storms were stressing me out. they happen several times per winter but, most aren't at this scale.
Can’t mess with mother nature😮😢
That's right. Thanks for the comment.
I could never live in those house... How did people construct houses close to the waves ?
Yes to close for todays climate changes. Years ago the ocean was a lot more calm. Things are changing.
If anyone ever had doubts about the power of water they need only watch this video.
Amen. I'm always amazed after every storm. So much damage in Wells.
Rocks vs sand ....living by the shore big rocks are your friend.
Absolutely true!
Any shots of the lobster pound?
Yes, Troy Brown's Lobster Pound did okay. Some footage is in the video. He lost some siding. I didn't see any other damage. Thanks for the comment!
very informative and interesting but I'm thinking that neighborhood is above my budget...🤫
Yes, very expensive along that beach. Amazing in The summer but, you house has to be rugged and built to withstand storms. Thanks for the comment.
This is why I've never been impressed by the beach house craze. No thanks.
I'm wondering if there is any damage to any of the communities down Eldridge, closer to Route 1? People I know own property around there. I think there is a catholic church and the scoop deck are there.
You are correct: Eldridge. The scoop deck is still there (no damage). Margaret worked there in high school. She loved it. The Catholic church saw a lot of flooding but, it always does because it is so low. No damage from waves though. Thank you for the comment.
In Qunicy Massachusetts they took the sea wall and added 2 feet to it when a storm wrecked the area like this. They haven't had any trouble sense.
Interesting. In FL, I was able to go 1' higher than my neighbor's seawall. The DEP in Maine will have to losen up eventually. Thanks for sharing that.
@@livinginsouthernmaine My Bricklayer Buddy in FL built his foundation One FT over code by accident 🥰. No Trouble with Village and No water..ALOHA
Got any cheap beach front property for rent or sale.???
Ha ha ha, it will be interesting to see how many come up for sale after this event. Stay tuned. Thanks for the comment.
@@livinginsouthernmaine yeah keep me posted.
heartbroken
Yes. Many of these families rent their properties because they couldn't afford them otherwise. I'm sure some of these houses will be sold and torn down. New building codes make for much stronger houses.
Move away, this is just a warning. Run!
Ha ha ha, I think some people are running! Or Selling....
Our place looks rough
Please drop the time stamp of your house. I flew buy yesterday with the drone. I'll post another video soon. thanks for the comment.
It does not all come back , and you know that !
You are correct. On average, a little less every year. Over that pat 30 years, I would say we have lost about 5 feet of sand. Yes, it is slowly getting worse. Old houses are being replaced with stronger ones.
costruite sulla spiaggia....normale arrivino mareggiate ;-)
Yes, I think so.
It's called Mother Nature
Right on. The flooding is more frequent for sure. Getting worse.
This guy looks like a brother of Chip Roy 🤔
Congressman Chip Roy? He's a handsome dude. I'll take that as a complement. Thank you!
Webhannet Drive gets pounded again.
yup, several times per winter...
When it comes to that part of Maine, I don’t feel bad for the filthy rich that got damaged But I truly do feel bad for all Mainers!!
Ha ha ha, few feel bad for the filthy rich when it comes to their wallets. We don't however want to see anyone get hurt.
Yea. If anyone is looking for a house by the seacoast while the tidal waters keep rising and getting worse.... Yea those house values arent going to mean anything when your house is labeled condemned due to all the water damage. Not to mention alot of insurance companies will payout for flood damage unless you have flood insurance. Youre going to go bankrupt trying to fix one of those houses.
It's a tough decision for some people on whether or not to fix up the property, tear it down or just sell it. Price do seem to keep going up. I guess that is why some call it 'disposable' income.
Risky building practices.
Thank you for the comment.
You want beach front property?, be my guest.
Not for everyone is it. Thanks for the comment.
Biblical!!!
Thank you for the comment.
Your kinda silly for standing in the ocean water. If these can move cars what can it do to your life?
Thank you for your concern. I was careful and there was higher ground behind me + other people.
God is judging Maine for taking Trump off the ballot
Chemtrails Matter......FJB
should have taken him off the planet including biden..😂😂😂
🤣🤣 Adulterer, liar, and convicted rapist
What is wrong with you.
So dumb bro
What is wrong with you?
You think Trump has the power to regulate the weather. What is wrong with you?
Stop saying “guys”!
I know, I know!! It is a bad habit!