Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Virginia Beach, VA ∙ Chase Crossing, VA ∙ Ocean City, MD ∙ Marionville, VA ∙ Savage Town, VA ∙ Hallwood, VA ∙ Capeville, VA ∙ Deep Creek, VA ∙ New Church, VA ∙ Wardtown, VA

Full Alert Message

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 813 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 1 AM EDT Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. Very dangerous swimming and surfing conditions are expected, as well as the wave action resulting in significant beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. SEWELLS POINT VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/10 AM 5.0 2.2 2.3 2 MINOR 22/09 PM 4.9 2.1 1.9 1-2 MINOR 23/10 AM 4.3 1.5 1.5 1 NONE 23/10 PM 4.1 1.3 1.2 1-2 NONE 24/11 AM 4.0 1.2 1.1 1 NONE 24/11 PM 3.8 1.0 0.9 1 NONE CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.1 FT, MODERATE 2.6 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/08 AM 5.0 2.1 2.1 3-4 MINOR 22/09 PM 5.1 2.2 1.9 2 MINOR 23/09 AM 4.4 1.5 1.4 2 NONE 23/09 PM 4.2 1.3 1.1 2-3 NONE 24/10 AM 4.1 1.2 1.0 2 NONE 24/10 PM 3.9 1.0 0.9 1-3 NONE LYNNHAVEN INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/09 AM 5.1 2.4 2.6 1 MODERATE 22/09 PM 5.1 2.4 2.3 1 MODERATE 23/10 AM 4.3 1.6 1.7 1 NONE 23/10 PM 4.3 1.6 1.6 1 NONE 24/10 AM 4.2 1.5 1.5 1 NONE 24/11 PM 4.1 1.4 1.5 1 NONE COROLLA NC MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/07 AM 5.5 1.8 2.1 8 MINOR 22/08 PM 5.8 2.1 1.8 5 MINOR 23/08 AM 4.9 1.2 1.3 5 NONE 23/09 PM 4.9 1.2 1.0 4-5 NONE 24/09 AM 4.6 0.9 0.9 5 NONE 24/09 PM 4.6 0.9 0.8 4 NONE

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