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Nor’easter + King Tides = Major Coastal Flooding in Hampton Roads, VA
Last weekend, coastal Virginia was reminded of the power of timing and atmospheric forces.
On Sunday, the ingredients aligned for significant impact: A nor’easter moving up the East Coast combined with autumn king tides to produce major tidal flooding across Hampton Roads, Virginia, during Sunday afternoon’s high tide cycle. The strong winds from the nor'easter pushed extra water from the ocean into the bay, and then into local rivers, creeks and streams.
Cheryl Nelson
3 days ago3 min read
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