Coastal Flood — Northumberland, Virginia

2024-03-26 to 2024-03-27 · Northumberland, Virginia

Event narrative

High pressure produced persistent northeast then east winds from Monday, March 25th into Wednesday, March 27th. These winds caused moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Northumberland county adjacent to the Potomac River. Lewisetta reached 3.64 feet MLLW at 336 am on Wednesday, March 27.

Wider weather episode

High pressure produced persistent northeast then east winds from Monday, March 25th into Wednesday, March 27th. These winds caused moderate (tidal) coastal flooding across portions of the Virginia Northern Neck Adjacent to the Potomac River.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1169921. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.