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Coastal Flood — York, VA

Oct 11, 2019

The combination of low pressure sitting off the New Jersey coast and strong high pressure over southeast Canada resulted in persistent north or northeast winds over the York River. These persistent north or northeast winds, along with high waves, allowed water levels to rise throughout the York River. Widespread minor tidal flooding was observed by late on the 10th before water levels reached moderate flood thresholds the morning of the 11th. Winds rapidly diminished by the evening of the 11th,

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 859734). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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