Coastal Flood — Northumberland, Virginia

2024-10-01 · Northumberland, Virginia

Event narrative

The combination of high pressure to the north and Helene Remnant low pressure to the south, resulted in prolonged northeast and east winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Northumberland county adjacent to the Potomac River. Lewisetta reached 3.55 feet MLLW at 124 pm on Tuesday, October 1.

Wider weather episode

The combination of high pressure to the north and Helene Remnant low pressure to the south, resulted in prolonged northeast and east 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 1221064. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.