Coastal Flood — Northampton, Virginia

2022-10-01 to 2022-10-03 · Northampton, 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 to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Northampton county adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay. Kiptopeke reached 5.07 feet MLLW at 324 pm on Monday, October 3.

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 1061663. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.