Power Outage in Norfolk, VA

Around 4,000 power outages were reported around Ocean View. Tree and power line damage from the storms was likely the cause.

Multiple trees and power lines were reported down in Norfolk. A picture was sent in which showed a large tree which had been uprooted.

Isolated damage was reported along with a cluster of power outages near downtown Norfolk and Norfolk State University.

Power lines were downed resulting in multiple power outages in the area.

Tropical storm winds downed several trees and power lines, produced minor structural damage, and caused scattered power outages across the county. Wind gusts averaged between 35 and 45 knots. Wind gust of 38 knots (44 mph) was measured at ORF.

Tree was downed on a power line causing multiple power outages near the intersection of Route 247 and Robin Hood Road.

Power lines and a tree were downed.

Tropical storm winds downed and uprooted several trees and power lines, produced significant structural damage, and caused power outages across the county. Wind gust of 53 knots (61 mph) was measured at ORF. Wind gust of 52 knots (60 mph) was measured at NGU.

Three inch tree limbs were broken. Power poles were broken near Cradock.

Tropical storm winds downed and uprooted several trees and power lines, produced some structural damage, and caused power outages across the county. Wind gust of 56 knots (64 mph) was measured at ORF. Wind gust of 43 knots (49 mph) was measured at Norfolk NAS. Large tree was downed on a house near Norview. Also, power poles were broken is some areas.

Trees were downed on power lines at the 5000 block of South Cape Henry Avenue.

The very strong winds downed trees and caused scattered power outages.

The very strong winds downed numerous trees, some onto homes, and caused some power outages. Wind gust of 52 knots (60 mph) was measured at ORF and Ghent (2 NW).

Trees and power lines were downed at Johnston Road and Redbrook Road.

Large power transformer was blown down on Buffalo Avenue in Norfolk.

Several trees were downed onto power lines on Woodford Street.

Strong winds destroyed a home under construction in Ocean View. Trees were also downed onto power lines along Meadow Creek Lane and a large tree was downed on Wildwood Drive.

Strong winds destroyed a home under construction in Ocean View. Trees were also downed onto power lines along Meadow Creek Lane and a large tree was downed on Wildwood Drive.

Power lines were downed in the 1500 block of Carey Avenue 64.

Numerous trees and power lines were downed.

Trees were downed on power lines in Norfolk.

Large oak tree was blown down near the intersection of Newport Avenue and Oxford Street near Grandby High School. The fallen tree also brought down power lines.

Tropical storm force winds knocked down several trees and power lines, as well as caused some significant property damage. The highest sustained wind of 35 knots (40 mph) with a peak gust of 49 knots (56 mph) was recorded at ORF (Norfolk International Airport). Coastal storm tides of 4 to 5 feet above astronomical tide levels were common. The tide level at Sewells Point reached 7.56 feet MLLW. Storm total rainfall generally ranged from six to ten inches.

Trees and power lines were downed on Galveston Road.

Wind gust of 64 knots (74 mph) was measured at ORF. Wind gust of 57 knots (66 mph) was measured at NGU. The very strong winds downed several trees, produced minor structural damage, and caused numerous power outages.

Microburst from a severe thunderstorm downed numerous trees and power lines in the Oceanview section of Norfolk. One tree fell on a home causing substantial damage and injuring the homeowner. Significant power outage to this portion of Norfolk due to downed power lines and power poles. In addition, Ocean Air Elementary School sustained minor roof damage. The closest measured wind was at Norfolk Naval Air Station where a 55 mph wind gust was reported at 205 pm edt. This was to the west of the core of the severe thunderstorm.

Numerous trees and power lines down. Also, some minor damage to houses.

Trees and power lines down.

Trees were blown down on power lines and caused power outages in the Colonial Place section of the city.

A powerful storm off the Virginia and North Carolina coast produced high winds and waves over portions of the Hampton Roads metro area. Wind gusts were measured to 45 knots at the Norfolk International Airport, and minor flooding occurred along the southern shores of the Chesapeake Bay due to the strong north winds pushing the water southward.

A strong low pressure system off the North Carolina coast coupled with an upper level cutoff low to dump intense rainfall across portions of southeast Virginia. Rainfall amounts in excess of 10 inches resulted in numerous road closures and moderate to major river flooding from late Friday October 6th through Saturday October 7th. Up to 28,000 Dominion Virginia Power customers lost power during the event. Moderate to severe coastal flooding also resulted in western portions of the southern Chesapeake Bay.

The remnants of Ernesto along the Mid Atlantic coast combined with strong high pressure over New England produced very strong winds across eastern and southeast Virginia. Sustained winds in mph ranged from the lower 40s to near 60 with maximum gusts ranging from the mid 50s to as high as the mid 70s. Some higher sustained winds included 60 mph (52 knots) at York River Range Light and York River United States Coast Guard, and 56 mph (49 knots) at Wallops Island (WAL). Some higher maximum gusts included 76 mph (66 knots) at York River Range Light, and 75 mph (65 knots) at York River USCG. The high winds caused numerous downed trees and power outages, along with significant structural damage. Two fatalities occurred when a downed tree fell on a residence in Gloucester.