Saint John. Saint John experienced winds of 188 km/h (116 mph). Southwest Nova Scotia and southern New Brunswick experienced coastal flooding of up to deep causing extensive damage to wharves, coastal buildings, boats and vessels. Power and communications lines were also knocked out. The tides along the coast were increased due to the convergence of anomalistic, synodical, and tropical monthly tidal cycles peaking simultaneously (known as Saros); a once in 18-year event. Damage was estimated in the tens of millions of dollars. Offshore New Brunswick, 12-m (39 ft) waves with swells of were reported in the high seas. The lighthouse at Fish Fluke Point was wrecked and subsequently abandoned. The aftermath of this storm was worsened by a severe cold snap that followed the day after. See also Cyclogenesis Surface weather analysis Tide References Blizzards in the United States Blizzards in Canada Nor'easters Floods in the United States 1976 meteorology 1976 natural disasters 1976 natural disasters in the United States 1976 in Canada Weather events in the United States February 1976 events in North America Groundhog Day