Northumberland 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 Lewisetta recorded major coastal flooding of 4.10 ft MLLW 6:42 AM EDT on October 30th.

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 Northumberland County on October 12. Lewisetta reached 3.97 ft MLLW at 524 PM …

Elevated winds and long-period swell led to coastal flooding in eastern Virginia, particularly on the tidal rivers. The tide gauge at Lewisetta, VA exceeded moderate flood threshold two times: recording 3.55 feet MLLW at 8:46 PM EST on October 1 and 3.71 feet MLLW at 8:30 AM EST …

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 Lewisetta, VA exceeded moderate flood thresholds twice, r…

Multiple trees fell down in Callao.

Several trees fell at the intersectionof Dodlyt Road and Northumberland Highway.

A tree fell along Sydnors Millpond Road.

A tree fell along Lottsburg Road.

A prolonged heatwave impacted Northumberland 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…

We received a picture on social media that shows multiple trees down in the Heathsville vicinity.

We received several reports of trees down across the county.

A large pine tree snapped at the base and it caused some house damage.

Call center reports 25 trees down, some of which fell on power lines. Locations were scattered across the county.

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 Northumberland County. Lewisetta reached 3.61 feet MLLW at 7:24 PM EST on May 21.

A trained spotter reported 1 inch diameter hail in Callao.

A few trees were reported down across the Northumberland County.

Snowfall ranged from 5 to 8 inches across the county. An NWS employee measured 8 inches of snowfall near Lottsburg, VA.

Snowfall totals generally ranged from 5 to 6 inches across Northumberland County. A snowfall total of 6 inches was reported 3 miles (ESE) from Howland. Snow changed over to a wintry mix with a period of sleet and freezing rain likely occurring. However, no specific freezing rain …

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 northeast ahead of the low and northwest behind the low as it moved offshore on November 15. This resulted in moderate coastal flooding across Northumber…

The combination of high pressure to the north and Helene Remnant low pressure to the south, resulted in prolonged northeast and east winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Northumberland county adjacent to the Potomac River. Lewisetta reach…

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 Northumberland county adjacent …

A rainfall total of 1.52 inches was reported near (4.6 SE) Heathsville.

The 911 call center reported water covering the road in Reedville.

The 911 call center reported a couple of trees down in the Smith Point area of Reedville.

A CWOP weather station reported that 2.59 inches of rain had fallen in the past 24 hours.

A CoCoRaHS observer reported that 3.29 inches of rain had fallen in the past 24 hours.

A CoCoRaHS observer reported that 5.52 inches of rain had fallen in the past 24 hours.

The 911 call center reported that Apple Grove Road was closed with cars stranded and swiftwater rescues taking place.

The 911 call center reported flooding across Jessie Dupont Memorial Highway and Morattico Church Road with cars stranded and swiftwater rescues on Morattico Church Road.

VDOT reported Route 605 was flooded and closed due to heavy rain.

Street flooding was reported. Road was closed. Vehicles were stranded.

Numerous trees and power lines were downed across Northumberland county including across Bon Harbor Road.

VDOT reported high water on Courthouse Road (VA-201) with partial road closures in numerous locations due to heavy rainfall.

A few trees were downed near Heathsville.

High pressure produced persistent northeast then east winds from Monday, March 25th into Wednesday, March 27th. These winds caused moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Northumberland county adjacent to the Potomac River. Lewisetta reached 3.64 feet MLLW at 336 am on…

Intensifying low pressure tracked from the Southeast United States northeast to just off the New England coast from Saturday, March 9th into Sunday, March 10th. The low produced very strong southeast or south winds, followed by west or northwest winds which caused moderate (tidal…

Snowfall totals were generally around one inch across the county. A snowfall total of 1.1 inches was reported 2.3 miles (NNE) from Lottsburg.

Strong southeast then south winds in advance of intense low pressure and an associated cold front caused moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Northumberland county adjacent to the Potomac River. Lewisetta reached 3.99 feet MLLW at 100 am on Wednesday, January 10.

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 Northumberland county adjacent to the Potomac River. Lewisetta reached 3.56 feet MLLW at 430 …

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…

Rainfall total of 2.93 inches was reported at (4.6 SE) Heathsville.

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 tree was downed near the public library in Heathsville.

A few power outages were reported due to a storm north of Callao.

Wind gust of 54 knots was measured at Lewisetta.

The combination of light east and southeast winds in the mid to upper Chesapeake Bay and continued long period swell was allowing water to become trapped in the bay. In addition, tidal anomalies were a bit above +2.0 ft in these areas. This caused minor to moderate (tidal) coasta…