Coastal Flood — James City, Virginia

2024-10-01 · James City, 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 James City county. Jamestown reached 4.60 feet MLLW 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 James River.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1221066. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.