Norfolk storm history

Tropical storm force winds knocked down several trees and power lines, as well as caused some significant property damage. The highest sustained wind of 35 knots (40 mph) with a peak gust of 49 knots (56 mph) was recorded at ORF (Norfolk International Airport). Coastal storm tide…

The peak tide height at Sewells Point was 7.74 feet above MLLW, which was 5.51 feet above the astronomical tide. Numerous streets, homes and businesses were flooded in low lying areas of the county close or directly exposed to the Chesapeake Bay, especially in the Willoughby and …

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.

An offshore low pressure system brought gusty northeast winds to coastal areas October 28. A peak observed wind gust of 46 mph (40 knots) was recorded at the Norfolk International Airport (KORF) ASOS station. Winds decreased in the evening hours.

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 to major coastal flooding across the city of Norfolk on October 12 into October 13. Sewell's Point rea…

Strong northeast winds developed due to a coastal low lingering offshore on October 12. Winds frequently gusted to 40-50 mph between 8 AM and 10 PM EST on October 12. Norfolk had a peak gust to 48 mph at the Norfolk Naval Station (KNGU) and 47 mph at Norfolk International Airport…

Increasingly gusty winds developed as a compact, but deepening, low pressure system approached the Virginia coast on September 16. Winds occasionally gusted over 45 mph starting in the morning hours, with frequent gusts over 45 mph in the afternoon and evening. Peak observed wind…

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 …

The combination of a weak area of low pressure well offshore on September 10 and high pressure across New England resulted in elevated northerly winds across the lower Chesapeake Bay. This led to localized moderate flooding across Norfolk. Lynnhaven Inlet reached 5.02 ft MLLW at …

Although Hurricane Erin passed well offshore on August 21, the wind field was so large that northerly winds gusted to 30 to 40 miles per hour from 6 AM EST until 3 PM EST. The peak gust was 40 mph around 9 AM EST at the Norfolk International Airport ASOS.

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 Norfolk on July 27. Heat indices reached 108-112 degrees with high temperatures in the mid 90s and dew points in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees.

A prolonged heatwave impacted the cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth 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…

Snowfall ranged from 8 to 12 inches across Norfolk. A public report of 11.5 inches was received from 1 SSW of Norfolk, VA.

Gusty southwest winds developed behind a warm front on February 16. The wind gusts generally remained between 35 and 50 miles per hour throughout much of the day. However, the Norfolk International Airport ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 58 miles per hour (50 knots) late in the…

Snowfall totals generally ranged from 2 to 4 inches across the city of Norfolk. A snowfall total of 4.1 inches was reported 2 miles (SSE) from Norview.

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…

Post Tropical Cyclone Ian lingering over the Mid Atlantic region and just off the coast, resulted in very strong northeast or north winds which caused minor (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of the city of Norfolk adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay. Sewells Point reached 5.42 fe…

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 the…

A combination of surface high pressure centered over the Canadian Maritimes and surface low pressure spinning off the Mid Atlantic Coast, resulted in strong northeast or north winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Norfolk adjacent to the C…

Snowfall totals generally ranged between two inches and four inches across the county. Snowfall total of 3.5 inches was reported at (2 E) Downtown Norfolk. Snowfall total of 4.0 inches was reported at (2 NNE) Churchland. Snowfall total of 3.0 inches was reported at (5 SSW) Norfol…

Snowfall totals generally ranged between four inches and seven inches across the county. Snowfall total of 6.7 inches was reported at (2 SE) Norview. Snowfall total of 6.5 inches was reported at (1 E) Western Branch. Snowfall total of 6.0 inches was reported at (1 NW) Cradock. Sn…

A combination of higher astronomical tides and deepening surface low pressure tracking across North Carolina then northeast out to sea, produced very strong northeast or north winds which caused moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Norfolk adjacent to the Chesapeake…

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. Wind gust of 38 knots (44 mph) was measured at ORF.

Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and three inches across the county. Snowfall total of 3.0 inches was reported at (2 SE) Norview. Snowfall total of 1.0 inch was reported at (1 SSW) Downtown Norfolk.

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 53 knots (61 mph) was measured at ORF. Wind gust of 52 knots (60 mph) was measured at NGU.

Wind gust of 64 knots (74 mph) was measured at Mesonet Station XODU (Lafayette River).

Wind gust of 54 knots (62 mph) was measured at NGU.

Wind gust of 59 knots (68 mph) was measured at ORF.

Trees were downed in portions of Portsmouth. Several trees were downed in the Collingwood area.

Three inch tree limbs were broken. Power poles were broken near Cradock.

One inch tree limbs were broken. Shingles were blown off of a house at (1 N) Cradock.

Snowfall totals ranged from one half inch to two inches across the county. Churchland reported 1.5 inches of snow. Cradock (1 WNW) reported 1.0 inch of snow.

Very strong northeast to north winds produced tidal anomalies between 2.0 and 3.0 feet over the southern Chesapeake Bay. This caused minor to moderate coastal flooding over portions of Norfolk. Sewells Point reached 5.35 feet MLLW at 1200 noon on November 17. Standing water was r…

Very strong northeast to north winds associated with Hurricane Dorian produced tidal anomalies between 2.5 and 3.5 feet over the southern Chesapeake Bay. This caused moderate coastal flooding over portions of Norfolk. Sewells Point reached 5.87 feet MLLW at 342 pm on September 6.…

Very strong northeast to north winds associated with Hurricane Dorian produced tidal anomalies between 2.5 and 3.5 feet over the southern Chesapeake Bay. This caused moderate coastal flooding over portions of Portsmouth. Money Point reached 6.21 feet MLLW at 418 pm on September 6…

Tropical storm winds downed and uprooted several trees and power lines, produced some structural damage, and caused power outages across the county. Wind gust of 56 knots (64 mph) was measured at ORF. Wind gust of 43 knots (49 mph) was measured at Norfolk NAS. Large tree was down…

Trees were downed on power lines at the 5000 block of South Cape Henry Avenue.

Numerous trees were downed and there was some structural damage.

Snowfall totals ranged between one inch and two inches across the county. Norfolk International Airport reported 2.0 inches of snow. Norfolk NAS reported 1.3 inches of snow. Ghent reported 1.0 inch of snow. Cradock reported 2.3 inches of snow. Downtown Portsmouth (1 SSE) reported…

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

Snowfall totals ranged between one inch and three inches across the county. Norfolk International Airport reported 2.5 inches of snow. Ghent reported 2.0 inches of snow.

Snowfall totals ranged between eight inches and eleven inches across the county. Very strong north to northwest winds of 30 to 50 mph affected the area, producing blowing snow and poor visibilities. Wards Corner reported 11.0 inches of snow. Norfolk International Airport reported…

Snowfall totals were generally between 5 inches and 7 inches across the county. Snow was mixed with some sleet. Very strong north winds affected the area, producing blowing snow and poor visibilities. Ghent reported 7 inches of snow. Wards Corner (1 SW) reported 6.6 inches of sno…

The very strong winds downed numerous trees, some onto homes, and caused some power outages. Wind gust of 52 knots (60 mph) was measured at ORF and Ghent (2 NW).

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 5.86 feet MLLW at Sewells Point, which resulted in moderate coastal flooding from Saturday evening into Sunday morning.