Watch: Part of building collapses, washes away after battered by waves in Maine storm
After a winter storm on Tuesday, the water level near Georgetown, Maine, nearly reached 14 feet by Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
Cookhouse collapses, washes away during Maine storm
Video captured on Wednesday shows the moment waves washed away a waterfront cookhouse in Georgetown, Maine. (Courtesy: John Thibodeau via Storyful)
GEORGETOWN, Maine – Video captured on Wednesday shows the moment waves washed away a waterfront cookhouse in the community of Georgetown.
Located in southern Maine, Georgetown was hit by a winter storm with winds powerful enough to push water onto the shore and flood homes.
After the storm on Tuesday, the water level nearly reached 14 feet by Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. This exceeds the area’s flood stage of 12 feet.
The cookhouse, as it slowly separates from the rest of the building.
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The video begins with a shot of an anchored boat in the foreground being tossed around in the water, as a building in the background is being battered by wind and waves.
On the left portion of the building is the cookhouse, or dining room, used by the summer island community of Malden Island, according to John Thibodeau, a Maine resident who shot the footage.
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A large crack can already be seen snaking down the roof between the cookhouse and the rest of the building.
As the storm progresses, the cookhouse slowly separates from the building until it becomes fully detached, collapsing into the water.
The moment the cookhouse fully separates from the building.
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"Oh, there it goes!" said someone off-camera in the video.
High surf conditions are once again on the horizon for the Georgetown area, as a High Wind Watch has been issued for the area from Jan. 13 at 4 a.m. until 4 p.m. local time. The NWS expects winds from the southeast to reach 20 to 30 mph with gusts possibly reaching 60 mph.
The cookhouse, washed away.
(John Thibodeau via Storyful / FOX Weather)
Additionally, a Coastal Flood Watch will be in effect from Jan. 13 at 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. local time. The NWS warned that low-lying property, such as homes, businesses and some critical infrastructure, may become flooded.