Chesapeake storm history

Tropical storm force winds knocked down several trees and power lines, as well as caused some significant property damage. In addition, heavy rains contributed to significant crop damage. A peak wind gust of 44 knots (51 mph) was recorded at CPK (Chesapeake Airport). Coastal stor…

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 Lynnhaven Inlet recorded moderate coastal flooding of 5.26 ft MLLW 1:30 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 moderate coastal flooding across the city of Chesapeake on October 12 into October 13. Sewell's Point reached 6…

A coastal low lingered near the North Carolina and Virginia coastline on September 16, slowly moving northwest into the Chesapeake Bay by the evening of September 16. This low brought a prolonged period of elevated northerly winds across the Chesapeake Bay, resulting in moderate …

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 Sewell's Point rose above moderate flood thresholds to a …

A heatwave impacted Chesapeake 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.

A prolonged heatwave impacted the City of Chesapeake 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 wer…

Snowfall ranged from 6 to 13 inches across Chesapeake. Public reported 12.5 inches of snow 2 SW of Greenbrier, VA.

Snowfall totals generally ranged from 3 to 4 inches across the city of Chesapeake. A snowfall total of 4 inches was reported 2 miles (SSE) from Hickory.

One inch tree limbs were broken. Shingles were blown off of a house near Greenbrier.

Trees were downed in the Greenbrier section of Chesapeake near Bayberry and Lake Point Court. Downed tree hit a truck.

Fence was blown over from high wind in the Great Bridge area.

Tropical Storm Ophelia tracked northward across east central North Carolina and up through central Virginia from early Saturday morning, September 23rd into early Sunday morning, September 24th. The combination of high pressure to the north and the storm resulted in very strong n…

Tropical Storm Ophelia tracked northward across east central North Carolina and up through central Virginia from early Saturday morning, September 23 into early Sunday morning, September 24. The combination of high pressure to the north and Ophelia resulted in strong northeast, e…

A combination of surface high pressure centered over the Northeast United States and Tropical Cyclone Ian lifting northwest through eastern South Carolina, resulted in very strong east or northeast winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Che…

Snowfall totals generally ranged between two inches and four inches across the county. Snowfall total of 4.0 inches was reported at Deep Creek. Snowfall total of 3.5 inches was reported at (3 SSE) Hickory. Snowfall total of 3.5 inches was reported at (2 NE) South Norfolk.

Snowfall totals generally ranged between three inches and six inches across the county. Snowfall total of 5.5 inches was reported at (1 W) Great Bridge. Snowfall total of 5.0 inches was reported at Great Bridge. Snowfall total of 4.0 inches was reported at (1 NW) Deep Creek.

Tropical storm winds downed several trees and power lines, produced minor structural damage, and caused scattered power outages across the county. Wind gusts averaged between 35 and 45 knots.

Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and three inches across the county. Snowfall total of 3.0 inches was reported at Deep Creek. Snowfall total of 2.5 inches was reported at Great Bridge and (1.8 NE) Chesapeake.

Tropical storm winds downed and uprooted several trees and power lines, produced significant structural damage, and caused power outages across the county. Wind gust of 43 knots (49 mph) was measured at NFE.

Trees were uprooted or snapped, and a roof was blown off at (3 N) Mount Pleasant.

One inch tree limbs were broken. Shingles were blown off of a house.

Snowfall totals ranged from two inches to three inches across the county. Western Branch and Great Bridge (1 SE) reported 3.0 inches of snow.

Tropical storm winds downed and uprooted several trees and power lines, produced minor structural damage, and caused power outages across the county. Wind gust of 48 knots (55 mph) was measured at NFE. Wind gust of 39 knots (45 mph) was measured at Chesapeake. Power poles were br…

Numerous trees were downed and there was minor structural damage.

Snowfall totals ranged between one inch and three inches across the county. Western Branch reported 3.0 inches of snow. Deep Creek reported 2.0 inches of snow. Bowers Hill reported 1.5 inches of snow.

The very strong winds downed numerous trees and caused scattered power outages.

Snowfall totals ranged between two inches and three inches across the county. Bowers Hill reported 3.1 inches of snow. Greenbrier (1 S) reported 3.0 inches of snow.

Snowfall totals ranged between seven inches and fourteen inches across the county. Very strong north to northwest winds of 30 to 45 mph affected the area, producing blowing snow and poor visibilities. Great Bridge reported 14.0 inches of snow. Greenbrier and Hickory reported 10.0…

Snowfall totals were generally between 3 inches and 10 inches across the county. Snow was mixed with sleet over southeast portions of the county. Very strong north winds affected the area, producing blowing snow and poor visibilities. Western Branch (1 WNW) reported 10 inches of …

Coastal storm tides of 2 to 3.5 feet above astronomical tide levels were common, with only minor beach erosion reported. The maximum storm tide reached 6.64 feet MLLW at Money Point, which resulted in moderate coastal flooding from Saturday evening into Sunday morning.

Rain bands associated with Tropical Storm Hermine produced generally 2 to 5 inches of rainfall across the county. Bowers Hill (1 WSW) reported 5.28 inches of rain. Chesapeake (8.6 NE) reported 4.97 inches of rain. Chesapeake (3.5 NE) reported 4.46 inches of rain. Chesapeake (9.8 …

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 1 inch and 2 inches across the county. City of Chesapeake reported 1.0 inch of snow.

Snowfall totals were generally between 1 inch and 2 inches across the city. Portsmouth (4 SSE) and Norfolk (5 SSW) reported 2.0 inches of snow.

A tidal departure of 3 to 4 feet resulted in moderate flooding along the Chesapeake Bay and Elizabeth River.

Snowfall amounts were generally between two inches and six inches across the county. Chesapeake reported 3.0 inches of snow.

Snowfall amounts were generally between two inches and five inches across the county. There was also a light accumulation of ice. Chesapeake reported 3.5 inches of snow.

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

Rain bands associated with Hurricane Arthur produced generally one to two inches of rainfall across portions of the county. Bowers Hill reported 1.19 inches of rain.

Snowfall amounts were generally between two inches and four inches across the county. Chesapeake reported 3.0 inches of snowfall. Deep Creek in Chesapeake reported 2.5 inches of snowfall.

Snowfall amounts were generally between one half inch and two inches across the county. Deep Creek reported 2.0 inches of snow. Chesapeake reported 1.0 inch of snow.

Snowfall amounts were generally between seven inches and ten inches across the county. Stone Bridge, Deep Creek, and Jolliff recorded 10.0 inches of snowfall. Seabrooke Landing recorded 9.0 inches of snowfall.

Snowfall amounts were generally between one inch and three inches across the city. Chesapeake recorded 3.5 inches of snowfall.

Snowfall amounts were generally between one inch and three inches across the city. Chesapeake recorded 3.5 inches of snowfall.

Snowfall amounts were generally between one half inch and one and one half inches across the county. Chesapeake reported 1.5 inches of snow.