Suffolk storm history

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.

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 Suffolk on October 12 into October 13. Sleepy Hole Park reached 7.…

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 Suffolk on July 27. Heat indices reached 110-115 degrees with high temperatures in the mid 90s and dew points in the upper 70s to around 80 degrees.

A prolonged heatwave impacted the city of Suffolk 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 ranged from 6 to 11 inches across Suffolk and the county. A CoCoRaHS observer measured 10.6 inches of snow 1 NNW of Driver, VA.

Snowfall totals generally ranged between two inches and three inches across the county. Snowfall total of 3.2 inches was reported at (2.9 NNW) Suffolk. Snowfall total of 3.0 inches was reported at (1 SW) Suffolk Airport. Snowfall total of 2.0 inches was reported at (1 NE) Hunters…

Snowfall totals generally ranged between three inches and five inches across the county. Snowfall total of 4.5 inches was reported at (2 E) Kings Fork. Snowfall total of 4.0 inches was reported at (1 ENE) Huntersville. Snowfall total of 3.5 inches was reported at (2.9 NNW) Suffol…

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 50 knots. Wind gust of 44 knots (51 mph) was measured at Suffolk.

Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and three inches across the county. Snowfall total of 2.0 inches was reported at Driver.

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 Suffolk.

Wind gust of 50 knots (58 mph) was measured at SFQ (Suffolk).

Three inch tree limbs were broken. Power poles were broken at (1 W) Somerton.

Snowfall totals ranged from two inches to five inches across the county. Kilby (2 WSW) reported 5.0 inches of snow. Downtown Suffolk reported 4.0 inches of snow.

Tropical storm winds downed several trees and power lines, produced minor structural damage, and caused some power outages across the county. Wind gust of 43 knots (50 mph) was measured at Mesonet Station FW1727 Suffolk.

Snowfall totals generally ranged between one half inch and three 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.

The very strong winds downed a few trees and caused power outages.

Snowfall totals ranged between two inches and four inches across the county. Holland reported 4.0 inches of snow. Lummis reported 3.5 inches of snow.

Snowfall totals ranged between six inches and eleven inches across the county. Kings Fork reported 11.0 inches of snow. Kilby (2 NNW) reported 7.3 inches of snow.

Snowfall totals were generally between 4 inches and 8 inches across the county.

Rain bands associated with Tropical Storm Hermine produced generally 2 to 5 inches of rainfall across the county. Saunders (2 SE) reported 3.96 inches of rain. Suffolk Lake Kilby reported 2.87 inches of rain. Suffolk (13.9 NNE) reported 1.92 inches of rain. Wind gust of 37 knots …

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. Suffolk (4 WNW) reported 1.2 inches of snow.

Snowfall totals were generally between 1 inch and 3 inches across the city. An observer 2 miles WNW of Suffolk reported 2.8 inches of snow.

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

Snowfall amounts were generally between three inches and seven inches across the county. Suffolk reported 7.0 inches of snow. Peachtree reported 6.5 inches of snow. Providence Church reported 5.0 inches of snow.

Snowfall amounts were generally between two inches and five inches across the county. There was also a light accumulation of ice. Kenyon (1 N) reported 5.0 inches of snow. Suffolk reported 4.5 inches of snow.

Snowfall amounts were generally between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch across the county. Kings Fork reported 1.0 inch of snow.

Ice amount of .10 inch was reported.

Snowfall amounts were generally between two inches and four inches across the county. Huntersville in Suffolk reported 3.5 inches of snowfall.

Snowfall amounts were generally between one inch and three inches across the county. Lake Meade Point (1 mile west) reported 3.0 inches of snow. Bennett Corner reported 2.5 inches of snow.

Snowfall amounts were generally between seven inches and 10 inches across the county. Suffolk recorded 10.0 inches of snowfall. Driver recorded 8 inches of snowfall.

Snowfall amounts were generally between two inches and four inches across the county. Suffolk recorded 4.0 inches of snowfall.

Snowfall amounts were generally between one half inch and one inch across the county. Suffolk reported 1.0 inch of snow.

Snowfall amounts were generally between one and three inches across the county. Spotter two miles west northwest of Suffolk reported 3.0 inches of snow.

Water levels reached 2.5 feet to 3.5 feet above normal adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay and James River resulting in moderate to severe coastal flooding, although flooding was less than Irene in 2011.

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.

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. Storm total rainfall generally ranged from six to twelve inches.

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

Snowfall amounts were generally between nine and sixteen inches across the county. Suffolk reported 16.3 inches of snow. Western Branch reported 9.0 inches of snow.

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

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. Suffolk reported 1.5 inches of snow.