Coastal Flood — Accomack, Virginia

2022-12-23 · Accomack, Virginia

Event narrative

Very strong southwest then west winds associated with the passage of an arctic front caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Accomack county adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay. Saxis reached 5.81 feet MLLW at 1236 pm on Friday, December 23.

Wider weather episode

Very strong southwest then west winds associated with the passage of an arctic front caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding across portions of the Chesapeake Bay.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1069889. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.