Coastal Flood — Norfolk, Virginia

2022-10-01 to 2022-10-03 · Norfolk, Virginia

Event narrative

Post Tropical Cyclone Ian lingering over the Mid Atlantic region and just off the coast, resulted in very strong northeast or north winds which caused minor (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of the city of Norfolk adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay. Sewells Point reached 5.42 feet MLLW on Saturday, October 1.

Wider weather episode

Post Tropical Cyclone Ian lingering over the Mid Atlantic region and just off the coast, resulted in very strong northeast or north winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding across portions of the Chesapeake Bay.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1061658. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.