Coastal Flood — Northumberland, Virginia

2024-01-09 to 2024-01-10 · Northumberland, Virginia

Event narrative

Strong southeast then south winds in advance of intense low pressure and an associated cold front caused moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Northumberland county adjacent to the Potomac River. Lewisetta reached 3.99 feet MLLW at 100 am on Wednesday, January 10.

Wider weather episode

Strong southeast then south winds in advance of intense low pressure and an associated cold front caused moderate (tidal) coastal flooding across portions of the Virginia Northern Neck Adjacent to the Potomac River.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1160693. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.