Power Outage in Virginia Beach, VA

Tree limbs were reported down onto powerlines at Munden Point Park. Numerous power outages were reported.

Large tree limbs were downed along Little Neck Road. Over 100 power outages were reported in the area.

Trees were downed in Boulevard Manor just off Route 58. Power outages were reported in the area.

Numerous power outages occurred due to downed trees and powerlines in Virginia Beach.

Trees and power lines were downed and blocking roadways.

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 50 knots. Wind gust of 40 knots (46 mph) was measured at NTU.

Multiple power outages were caused by a storm.

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 58 knots (67 mph) was measured at NTU. Wind gust of 51 knots (59 mph) was measured at Virginia Beach.

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

Three inch tree limbs were broken. Power poles were broken at (1 E) Bayside.

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 59 knots (68 mph) was measured at Ocean Park. Wind gust of 51 knots (59 mph) was measured at Mesonet Station XCRE Creeds. Wind gust of 47 knots (54 mph) was measured at NTU. Roof was blown off of a house near Munden. Power poles were broken near Munden and Bayside.

Power line was downed at Pinewood Drive.

Trees were downed onto power lines at Charity Neck Road. Numerous power outages were reported in the area.

Trees were downed on a power pole in the Mount Trashmore area resulting in numerous power outages.

Power pole and power lines were downed on a car on Princess Anne Road and Newstead Road. One individual was injured.

The very strong winds downed a few trees, and caused power outages. Wind gust of 51 knots (59 mph) was measured at NTU.

Structural damage occurred and power lines were downed around 19th Street and Mediterranean Avenue.

The very strong winds downed numerous trees, some onto homes, and caused some power outages. Wind gust of 68 knots (78 mph) was measured at Sandbridge Beach (3 SSE). Wind gust of 65 knots (75 mph) was measured at NTU.

Trees and power lines were downed around Aragona Boulevard (Route 58). Large tree was downed and partially blocking Aragona Boulevard.

Microburst occurred in the area of Norfolk Avenue, Mediterranean Avenue, Pinewood Drive, and Lake Drive. Several large trees were downed, some of which brought down power lines and power poles. A church steeple was blown off and a car in the church parking lot was overturned. All damage was oriented from southeast to northwest.

Severe wind gusts up to 52 knots (60 miles per hour) produced widespread damage across the City of Virginia Beach. The most significant damage occurred in Princess Anne where fences and powerlines were downed along with several trees. Numerous trees were also downed in Pungo and along Blackwater Road in Blackwater.

Severe wind gusts up to 52 knots (60 miles per hour) produced widespread damage across the City of Virginia Beach. The most significant damage occurred in Princess Anne where fences and powerlines were downed along with several trees. Numerous trees were also downed in Pungo and along Blackwater Road in Blackwater.

Strong thunderstorm winds downed several trees and power lines throughout much of Virginia Beach. Thousands were left without power as a result. Large limbs were also downed onto a home in Gallops Corner, damaging the roof.

Strong thunderstorm winds downed several trees and power lines throughout much of Virginia Beach. Thousands were left without power as a result. Large limbs were also downed onto a home in Gallops Corner, damaging the roof.

Tropical storm force winds knocked down several trees and power lines, as well as caused some significant property damage. The highest sustained wind of 48 knots (55 mph) with a peak gust of 57 knots (66 mph) was recorded at Cape Henry. The highest sustained wind of 51 knots (59 mph) with a peak gust of 60 knots (69 mph) was recorded at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Storm total rainfall generally ranged from six to twelve inches.

Wind gust of 65 knots (75 mph) was measured at NTU. Wind gust of 63 knots (72 mph) was measured at CHYV2 (Cape Henry). The very strong winds downed several trees, produced minor structural damage, and caused numerous power outages.

Power lines were downed and there were power outages. There was also a structural fire due to a lightning strike near Fort Story.

Power line damage was reported near Highway 60/279 intersection. Estimated wind gust of 52 knots (60 mph) was reported.

Trees were downed on a powerline at Shorehaven Dr.

Trees and power lines down.

Trees down on power lines on Northampton Boulevard.

Trees and power lines down.

Trees and power lines down.

High winds blew down several trees onto power lines at Colony Trailer Park.

High winds from a powerful storm off the Virginia and North Carolina coast downed many trees in Virginia Beach. One tree fell through a house trailer missing the occupant by only a few feet.

Intense low pressure spinning off the southern New England coast produced very strong northerly winds across portions of central and eastern Virginia. The very strong winds downed numerous trees, produced structural damage, and caused power outages.

Post Tropical Cyclone Matthew tracking northeast just off the North Carolina and Virginia coasts, produced very strong northeast or north winds across portions of southeast Virginia from Saturday, October 8th into Sunday, October 9th. The very strong winds downed numerous trees, some onto homes, and caused some power outages.

Intense low pressure moving off the Mid Atlantic Coast produced very strong northeast winds across southeast Virginia. The very strong winds downed trees, produced minor structural damage, and caused scattered power outages.

The combination of strong high pressure over the Great Lakes and northern New England, and intense low pressure moving northeast along the North Carolina coast, produced very strong northeast winds across eastern and southeast Virginia. The very strong winds downed several trees, produced minor structural damage, and caused numerous power outages.

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.

Tropical Storm Charley moved through northeast North Carolina and southeast Virginia during late Saturday afternoon and evening. Chesapeake Light (CHLV2) measured a sustained wind of 43 knots (49 mph), and a max gust of 62 knots (72 mph). Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel measured a sustained wind of 39 knots (45 mph), and a max gust of 44 knots (51 mph). Sewell's Point measured a max gust of 43 knots (49 mph). Norfolk International Airport (ORF) measured a max gust of 39 knots (45 mph). Rainfall amounts between 2 and 3.7 inches occurred. There were scattered power outages.

Hurricane Isabel was a Category 1 hurricane as it crossed the Wakefield WFO county warning area. Sustained tropical storm force winds with frequent gusts to hurricane force occurred over Eastern Virginia, along and near the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Coastal Waters. Isabel made landfall near Ocracoke Inlet in North Carolina, tracked northwest into central Virginia just west of Richmond, then continued northward into western Pennsylvania. The highest sustained wind speed recorded was 72 mph at Chesapeake Light (CHLV2). Other sustained wind speeds were 69 mph at Gloucester Point (VIMS), 61 mph at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, 58 mph at Norfolk Naval Air Station (NGU), 57 mph at Sewells Point, and 55 mph at Oceana Naval Air Station (NTU). The highest gusts recorded were 107 mph at Gwynns Island (Mathews County), 100 mph at Reedville (Middlesex County), 93 mph at Chesapeake Light, 91 mph at Gloucester Point, and 83 mph at Norfolk Naval Air Station. Only one confirmed tornado occurred in association with Isabel. Mandatory evacuations were ordered for parts of Hampton Roads, with approximately several thousand persons evacuated and housed in numerous shelters across central and eastern Virginia. The unusually large wind field uprooted many thousands of trees, downed many power lines, damaged hundreds of houses, and snapped thousands of telephone poles and cross arms. Hundreds of roads, including major highways, were blocked by fallen trees. Over 2 million customers of Dominion Virginia Power were without electricity. Local electrical cooperatives also reported thousands of customers were without power. Storm surge varied significantly across the region. At Sewells Point, the maximum water level was 7.9 feet above MLLW. This represented a 5 foot storm surge. At Gloucester Point, the water level reached 8.32 feet, representing a 6.4 foot surge. A storm survey indicated a surge around 6.5 feet at Colonial Beach. On the Rappahannock, surge values between 5.5 and 6.0 feet occurred at Tappahannock and downstream near Dunnsville. Even higher surge values were noted up the rivers in eastern Virginia, such as the James, Potomac, York and Rappahannock. Storm surge values around 9 feet were estimated at West Point Virginia. At Richmond City Locks, a more than 8 foot surge was noted, and Smithfield also recorded an 8 foot storm surge. An estimated 8 foot surge also occurred near the intersection of the James and Appomattox Rivers in Hopewell. The lowest sea level pressure recorded was 987 mb at Portsmouth Virginia. Isabel will be remembered for the greatest wind and storm surge in the region since Hazel in 1954, and the 1933 Chesapeake-Potomac Hurricane. Also, Isabel will be remembered for the most extensive power outages ever in Virginia, and permanent change to the landscape from all the fallen trees and storm surge. Rainfall amounts ranged from 1.5 to 5 inches across eastern, and southeast Virginia. Toano in James City county reported 10.60 inches. Inland flooding due to heavy rainfall occurred over parts of eastern and southeast Virginia. Significant beach erosion occurred across Newport News and Hampton. In Virginia Beach, 15th street fishing pier was significantly damaged, and Buckroe and Lynnhaven Piers were destroyed. Significant erosion was also observed as far north as the middle peninsula and northern neck. In addition, many privately owned piers, as well as some public piers were damaged or destroyed by storm surge and/or wave impacts in this region. Eight deaths can be directly attributed to Isabel in the Wakefield area of responsibility, with 7 in Virginia. There were more than 15 deaths indirectly attributed to the storm.

A spring nor'easter produced wind gusts between 40 and 48 knots (46 and 55 mph) across much of eastern Virginia, from early Thursday morning into Thursday night. A wind gust of 48 knots was recorded at WAL. These strong winds caused up to 60,000 Dominion Virginia Power customers to lose power at some time during the event. The winds also downed some trees and utility poles, as well as produced minor structural damage.