Oct 10, 2021
The combination of King Tides and high pressure over the Canadian Maritimes and low pressure just off the North Carolina coast, produced east northeast winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding across portions of the Virginia Northern Neck adjacent to the Potomac River.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 990621). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Northumberland County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.