Sep 6, 2008
Tropical Storm Hanna affected much of central and eastern Virginia during Saturday, September 6th. Storm total rainfall ranged from around one inch to just below five inches. The highest sustained wind of 48 knots (55 mph) with a peak gust of 59 knots (68 mph) was recorded at the 3rd Island Bay Bridge Tunnel. Minimum pressure of 991 MB was recorded at the 3rd Island Bay Bridge Tunnel. Coastal storm tides of 2 feet or less above astronomical tide levels were common, with only minor beach erosion
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 136260). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Northampton County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.