Oct 18, 2016
Low pressure rapidly intensified as it moved through the Great Lakes region on October 18th. This allowed southeasterly winds to develop over the North Atlantic region, leading to building, long period waves. This coastal flood event coincided with the highest astronomical tide of the month. Flooding occurred in Hampton with many side streets under water. Water was also ankle deep on several backbay streets.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 662764). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Coastal Rockingham County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.