Coastal Flood — Lancaster, Virginia

2024-10-01 · Lancaster, 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 Lancaster county adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay. Windmill Point reached 3.50 feet MLLW at 1036 am 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 Chesapeake Bay.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1221065. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.