Winter Storm in Virginia, January 25, 2000

A significant winter storm affected eastern Virginia with snowfall totals generally in the 6 to 8 inch range. Precipitation began as rain in most locations, but then changed to snow through the morning hours. Snow then mixed with sleet and freezing rain through the afternoon. Winds gusting over 40 mph, especially near the bay and rivers, created blowing and drifting snow. In Hampton, significant flooding was reported in the Granview area. Many creeks feeding into the bay were swollen and covered secondary roads. Minor tidal and street flooding was reported in Poquoson. Specific county and city totals include: Suffolk 7 inches, Norfolk 6 inches, Portsmouth 4 inches, Newport News 6 to 10 inches, Poquoson 3 to 7 inches, York county 6 to 10 inches, Mathews county 4 to 7 inches, and Middlesex county 5 to 6 inches.

A significant winter storm affected eastern Virginia with snowfall totals generally in the 6 to 8 inch range. Precipitation began as rain in most locations, but then changed to snow through the morning hours. Snow then mixed with sleet and freezing rain through the afternoon. Winds gusting over 40 mph, especially near the bay and rivers, created blowing and drifting snow. In Hampton, significant flooding was reported in the Granview area. Many creeks feeding into the bay were swollen and covered secondary roads. Minor tidal and street flooding was reported in Poquoson. Specific county and city totals include: Suffolk 7 inches, Norfolk 6 inches, Portsmouth 4 inches, Newport News 6 to 10 inches, Poquoson 3 to 7 inches, York county 6 to 10 inches, Mathews county 4 to 7 inches, and Middlesex county 5 to 6 inches.

A significant winter storm affected eastern Virginia with snowfall totals generally in the 6 to 8 inch range. Precipitation began as rain in most locations, but then changed to snow through the morning hours. Snow then mixed with sleet and freezing rain through the afternoon. Winds gusting over 40 mph, especially near the bay and rivers, created blowing and drifting snow. In Hampton, significant flooding was reported in the Granview area. Many creeks feeding into the bay were swollen and covered secondary roads. Minor tidal and street flooding was reported in Poquoson. Specific county and city totals include: Suffolk 7 inches, Norfolk 6 inches, Portsmouth 4 inches, Newport News 6 to 10 inches, Poquoson 3 to 7 inches, York county 6 to 10 inches, Mathews county 4 to 7 inches, and Middlesex county 5 to 6 inches.

A significant winter storm affected eastern Virginia with snowfall totals generally in the 6 to 8 inch range. Precipitation began as rain in most locations, but then changed to snow through the morning hours. Snow then mixed with sleet and freezing rain through the afternoon. Winds gusting over 40 mph, especially near the bay and rivers, created blowing and drifting snow. In Hampton, significant flooding was reported in the Granview area. Many creeks feeding into the bay were swollen and covered secondary roads. Minor tidal and street flooding was reported in Poquoson. Specific county and city totals include: Suffolk 7 inches, Norfolk 6 inches, Portsmouth 4 inches, Newport News 6 to 10 inches, Poquoson 3 to 7 inches, York county 6 to 10 inches, Mathews county 4 to 7 inches, and Middlesex county 5 to 6 inches.

A significant winter storm affected eastern Virginia with snowfall totals generally in the 6 to 8 inch range. Precipitation began as rain in most locations, but then changed to snow through the morning hours. Snow then mixed with sleet and freezing rain through the afternoon. Winds gusting over 40 mph, especially near the bay and rivers, created blowing and drifting snow. In Hampton, significant flooding was reported in the Granview area. Many creeks feeding into the bay were swollen and covered secondary roads. Minor tidal and street flooding was reported in Poquoson. Specific county and city totals include: Suffolk 7 inches, Norfolk 6 inches, Portsmouth 4 inches, Newport News 6 to 10 inches, Poquoson 3 to 7 inches, York county 6 to 10 inches, Mathews county 4 to 7 inches, and Middlesex county 5 to 6 inches.