Coastal Flood — Accomack, Virginia

2006-09-01 · Accomack, Virginia

Wider weather episode

Tides of 4 to 5 feet above normal...combined with 6 to 8 foot waves caused significant damage to homes, piers, bulkheads, boats, and marinas across portions of the Virginia's Northern Neck and Eastern Shore near the Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Ocean and adjacent tributaries. Some of the most significant damage occurred in the Lewisetta area of Northumberland county.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5533294. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.