Coastal Flood — Northampton, Virginia

2023-10-15 · Northampton, Virginia

Event narrative

Intensifying low pressure tracking northward off the New England coast produced strong north to northwest winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Northampton county adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay. Kiptopeke reached 5.18 feet MLLW at 936 am on Sunday, October 15.

Wider weather episode

Intensifying low pressure tracking northward off the New England coast produced strong north to northwest winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding across portions of the Chesapeake Bay.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1145756. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.