Coastal Flood — Northumberland, Virginia

2023-12-18 · Northumberland, Virginia

Event narrative

Strong low pressure moving northward along the coast resulted in very strong southeast, south and then west winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Northumberland county adjacent to the Potomac River. Lewisetta reached 3.56 feet MLLW at 430 am and 524 am on Monday, December 18.

Wider weather episode

Strong low pressure moving northward along the coast resulted in very strong southeast, south and then west winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding across portions of the Virginia Northern Neck adjacent to the Potomac River.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1154234. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.