Northampton storm history

Downburst straight line wind damage occurred from the southern portions of Cherrystone Campground southward into Cape Charles, then eastward through Cheriton to Oyster. The most significant damage occurred from Cherrystone Campground eastward to just east of Route 13 in Cheriton …

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 the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel recorded moderate flooding of 5.51 ft MLLW 12:42 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 and coastal waters. This led to widespread moderate to major coastal flooding across Northampton County on October 12 into O…

Strong northeast winds developed due to a coastal low lingering offshore on October 12. Winds frequently gusted to 40-50 mph between 7 AM and 5 PM EST on October 12. There was a peak gust to 53 mph at the Wachapreague NOS site.

An NWS employee reported water flowing across the roadway in Kiptopeke State Park.

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 widesprea…

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 portions of Northampton County. Bayford reached 3…

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 the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel rose above moderate floo…

The 911 call center reported street flooding in Nassawadox.

The 911 call center reported flooding in Exmore.

A prolonged heatwave impacted Northampton 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 al…

A couple of trees fell in Eastville, VA.

The public reported 1 inch diameter hail and crop damage just north of Cape Charles.

An area of low pressure occluded over the Ohio Valley on May 21 into May 22. This allowed for a period of elevated onshore flow which led to moderate coastal flooding across Northampton County. Bayford reached 3.51 feet MLLW at 5:00 AM EST on May 22.

Storms damaged trees and power lines in Northampton County.

A picture was shared showing a large tree which had fallen down onto a home in Exmore.

The Kiptopeke NOS station reported a wind gust to 54 knots (62 miles per hour).

The Oyster tide gauge was damaged by strong winds.

Snowfall ranged from 6 to 11 inches across the county. A public report of 10.5 inches was received from 2 SE of Bay View, VA.

Snowfall ranged from 2 to 4 inches across Northampton county. 4 inches of snow was measured 1 SSW of Franktown Virginia.

An area of low pressure moved across the Outer Banks and out to sea on the night of November 14 into November 15. Winds became northwest as the low moved offshore on November 15, pushing water into the eastern side of the Chesapeake Bay. This resulted in moderate coastal flooding…

The combination of strong high pressure over eastern Canada and weak low pressure off the southern New England coast, resulted in prolonged northeast, east and southeast winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Northampton county adjacent to …

The combination of strong high pressure over eastern Canada and weak low pressure off the southern New England coast, resulted in north to northeast winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Northampton county adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay. K…

Strong outflow winds resulted in an awning breaking free from a camper and striking a woman in the head.

A trained spotter reported that the intersection of Plum Street and Madison Avenue was flooded and impassible.

A CoCoRaHS observer reported that 3.26 inches of rain had fallen in the past 24 hours.

A CoCoRaHS observer reported that 3.36 inches of rain had fallen in the past 24 hours.

Numerous trees were downed throughout the county.

A CWOP site in Heathsville measured 2.75 inches of rainfall over a 24 hour period.

A CWOP site in Reedville measured 2.67 inches of rainfall over a 24 hour period.

All lanes were closed on Route 619 (Church Neck Road) in the vicinity of Glebe Road.

Strong low pressure moving northward along the coast resulted in very strong southeast, south and then west winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Northampton county adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay. Bayford reached 3.79 feet MLLW at 236 am o…

Intensifying low pressure tracking northward off the New England coast produced strong north to northwest winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Northampton county adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay. Kiptopeke reached 5.18 feet MLLW at 936 am o…

The combination of high pressure over southeast Canada and low pressure just off the Mid Atlantic coast resulted in strong northeast winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Northampton county adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay. Kiptopeke reached…

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 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…

Rainfall total of 2.74 inches was reported at (4.6 SW) Nassawadox.

The combination of surface high pressure centered over the eastern Great Lakes and Tropical Storm Idalia lifting northeast then east off the North Carolina outer banks, resulted in very strong northeast winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions o…

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 to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Northampton county adjacent to the Atlantic coast. Oyster reached 7.8…

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 to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Northampton county adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay. Kiptopeke reached …

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 to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Northampton county adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay. Bayford reached 3.…

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 Nor…

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 Nor…

Nearly 150 power outages were reported in and around Eastville.

Large tree limb was downed on to road along Route 13 near Exmore.

Trees were downed on power lines.

A cluster of around 500 power outages was likely caused by a storm centered just south of Exmore.

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 Northampton county adjace…