Charles City storm history

Strong northeast winds between coastal low pressure offshore and high pressure over eastern Canada resulted in an extended period of coastal flooding. The gauge at Scotland Ferry on the James River recorded moderate coastal flooding of 4.91 ft MLLW 4:12 PM EDT on October 28th.

A coastal low lingering off the Southeast coast on October 12 resulted in a prolonged period of elevated northeast to north winds across the Chesapeake Bay. This led to widespread moderate to major coastal flooding across Charles City County on October 12 into October 13. Jamesto…

Hurricane Erin passed well offshore and combined with high pressure to the north, resulting in a period of strong onshore winds and coastal flooding across eastern Virginia and the Virginia Eastern Shore. The tide gauge at Scottland/Jamestown Ferry, VA exceeded moderate tidal flo…

A heatwave impacted Charles City County on July 27. Heat indices reached 110-115 degrees with high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and dew points in the upper 70s to around 80 degrees.

A prolonged heatwave impacted Charles City County over the course of three days from June 23 to 25. Each day, heat indices reached 105 to 115 degrees with most areas peaking around 110 degrees. Daily high temperatures in the upper 90s and dew points in the mid to upper 70s were a…

Snowfall totals across Charles City county range from 3-6 inches. A public report measured 5.6 inches of snow 1 SE of Roxbury, VA.

Snowfall ranged from 2.5 to 5 inches across Charles City County. Public report of 4 inches of snow was received from 1 WSW of Barnetts.

Snowfall totals are estimated to have been between 3 to 3.5 inches across Charles City County. While no snowfall reports were received in the county, a snowfall total of 4.5 inches was reported 1 mile (W) from Bottoms Bridge to the northwest of Charles City County in Henrico Coun…

Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and three inches across the county.

Snowfall totals generally ranged between one half inch and two inches across the county. Snowfall total of 2.0 inches was reported at Charles City.

Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and three inches across the county.

Ice accretions between 0.20 inch and 0.25 inch, along with sleet accumulations between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch were reported. Several trees and power lines were downed, with numerous power outages reported.

Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.40 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Snowfall and sleet totals generally ranged between one half inch and three inches across the county. Some light freezing rain or freezing drizzle also occurred.

Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and three inches across the county. Snowfall total of 2.5 inches was reported at (2 N) Barnetts.

Snowfall totals generally ranged between one half inch and two inches across the county.

Snowfall totals ranged from one half inch to two inches across the county.

Snowfall totals generally ranged between five inches and ten inches across the county.

Several trees were downed and there was minor structural damage.

Snowfall totals ranged between one inch and three inches across the county.

Snowfall totals ranged between one inch and two inches across the county.

The very strong winds downed trees and caused power outages.

Snowfall totals ranged between one inch and two inches across the county.

Snowfall totals ranged between six inches and ten inches across the county. Charles City reported 10.0 inches of snow.

Snowfall totals ranged between one inch and three inches across the county.

Snowfall totals were generally between 6 inches and 11 inches across the county.

Freezing temperatures between 28 and 30 degrees occurred. The average duration was around 6 hours. Additional widespread damage to fruit trees and bushes, winter wheat, barley, and hay grass was noted across the county.

Freezing temperatures between 25 and 28 degrees occurred. The average duration was around 11 hours. Widespread damage to fruit trees and bushes was noted across the county. Winter wheat, barley, and hay grasses were also damaged.

Snowfall totals were generally between one half inch and 1 inch across the county.

Snowfall totals were generally between 1 inch and 2 inches across the county. Montpelier (2 NNE) reported 1.0 inch of snow.

Snowfall totals were generally between 5 inches and 10 inches across the county. Charles City reported 7.5 inches of snow.

A tidal departure of 3 to 4 feet resulted in moderate flooding along the James River.

Ice accumulations ranged from a trace to .10 inch.

Snowfall amounts were generally between four inches and seven inches across the county. Charles City reported 7.0 inches of snow.

Snowfall amounts were generally between four inches and six inches across the county.

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county.

Ice amount of .10 inch was reported.

Snowfall amounts were generally between three inches and five inches across the county. Charles City received 5.0 inches of snowfall.

Snowfall amounts were generally between three inches and six inches across the county.

Snowfall amounts were generally between two inches and four inches across the county.

Snowfall amounts were generally between one inch and three inches across the county. Charles City recorded 3.0 inches of snowfall.

Freezing rain produced less than 0.10 inch of ice accumulation. This resulted in a few slick roadways.

Snowfall amounts were generally between one half inch and one inch across the county.

Snowfall amounts were generally between one and two inches across the county. Charles City reported 2.0 inches of snow.

Snowfall amounts were generally between one and two inches across the county.

High temperatures ranged from the mid 90s to lower 100s and low temperatures ranged from the mid 70s to lower 80s across the county from July 5th through July 8th.

Snowfall amounts were generally between two and four inches across the county. Charles City reported 2.5 inches of snow.

Tropical storm force winds knocked down several trees and power lines, as well as caused some structural damage. In addition, heavy rains contributed to significant crop damage. Storm total rainfall generally ranged from five to nine inches.

Snowfall amounts were generally between five and eight inches across the county. Charles City reported 7.0 inches of snow.