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 James River. These persistent north or northeast winds, along with high waves, allowed water levels to rise throughout the Upper James 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 th
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 859741). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Surry County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.