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Event Details
| Event | Tropical Storm |
| State | VIRGINIA |
| County/Area | Northumberland |
| WFO | AKQ |
| Begin Date | 09/06/2008 04:00:00 EST-5 |
| End Date | 09/06/2008 16:00:00 EST-5 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect | 0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect | 0/0 |
| Property Damage | 5.00K |
| Crop Damage | 0.00K |
| Episode Narrative | Tropical Storm Hanna affected much of central and eastern Virginia during Saturday, September 6th. Storm total rainfall ranged from around one inch to just below five inches. The highest sustained wind of 48 knots (55 mph) with a peak gust of 59 knots (68 mph) was recorded at the 3rd Island Bay Bridge Tunnel. Minimum pressure of 991 MB was recorded at the 3rd Island Bay Bridge Tunnel. Coastal storm tides of 2 feet or less above astronomical tide levels were common, with only minor beach erosion reported. Near the coast, as well as inland, tropical storm winds knocked down numerous trees and power lines, as well as caused minor structural damage. No fatalities or injuries were attributed to the winds. |
| Event Narrative | Tropical Storm Hanna produced heavy rain and gusty winds across much of the county. Few trees were downed. |
All events for this episode:
| Location | County/Zone | St. | Date | Time | T.Z. | Type | Mag | Dth | Inj | PrD | CrD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals: | 0 | 0 | 100.00K | 0.00K | |||||||
| CHESAPEAKE (ZONE) | CHESAPEAKE (ZONE) | VA | 09/06/2008 | 04:00 | EST-5 | Tropical Storm | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K | |
| GLOUCESTER (ZONE) | GLOUCESTER (ZONE) | VA | 09/06/2008 | 04:00 | EST-5 | Tropical Storm | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K | |
| MIDDLESEX (ZONE) | MIDDLESEX (ZONE) | VA | 09/06/2008 | 04:00 | EST-5 | Tropical Storm | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K | |
| VIRGINIA BEACH (ZONE) | VIRGINIA BEACH (ZONE) | VA | 09/06/2008 | 04:00 | EST-5 | Tropical Storm | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K | |
| ACCOMACK (ZONE) | ACCOMACK (ZONE) | VA | 09/06/2008 | 04:00 | EST-5 | Tropical Storm | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K | |
| ISLE OF WIGHT (ZONE) | ISLE OF WIGHT (ZONE) | VA | 09/06/2008 | 04:00 | EST-5 | Tropical Storm | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K | |
| MATHEWS (ZONE) | MATHEWS (ZONE) | VA | 09/06/2008 | 04:00 | EST-5 | Tropical Storm | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K | |
| YORK (ZONE) | YORK (ZONE) | VA | 09/06/2008 | 04:00 | EST-5 | Tropical Storm | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K | |
| LANCASTER (ZONE) | LANCASTER (ZONE) | VA | 09/06/2008 | 04:00 | EST-5 | Tropical Storm | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K | |
| NORTHUMBERLAND (ZONE) | NORTHUMBERLAND (ZONE) | VA | 09/06/2008 | 04:00 | EST-5 | Tropical Storm | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K | |
| NORTHAMPTON (ZONE) | NORTHAMPTON (ZONE) | VA | 09/06/2008 | 04:00 | EST-5 | Tropical Storm | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K | |
| NEWPORT NEWS (ZONE) | NEWPORT NEWS (ZONE) | VA | 09/06/2008 | 04:00 | EST-5 | Tropical Storm | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K | |
| NORFOLK (ZONE) | NORFOLK (ZONE) | VA | 09/06/2008 | 04:00 | EST-5 | Tropical Storm | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K | |
| SUFFOLK (ZONE) | SUFFOLK (ZONE) | VA | 09/06/2008 | 04:00 | EST-5 | Tropical Storm | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K | |
| Totals: | 0 | 0 | 100.00K | 0.00K |
