Coastal Flood — Northampton, Virginia

2024-09-19 · Northampton, Virginia

Event narrative

The combination of strong high pressure over eastern Canada and weak low pressure off the southern New England coast, resulted in north to northeast winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Northampton county adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay. Kiptopeke reached 5 feet at 924 AM on September 19.

Wider weather episode

The combination of strong high pressure over eastern Canada and weak low pressure off the southern New England coast, resulted in north to northeast winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Northampton county adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay on September 19.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1218971. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.