Coastal Flood Advisory

Locations Affected

Chesapeake, VA ∙ Virginia Beach, VA ∙ Norfolk, VA ∙ Hampton, VA ∙ Newport News, VA ∙ Suffolk, VA ∙ Portsmouth, VA ∙ Lewisetta, VA ∙ Gwynn, VA ∙ Quinby, VA

Full Alert Message

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 205 AM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Inland Worcester County. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. OCEAN CITY INLET MD MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/05 AM 3.5 1.0 1.4 1 NONE 16/05 PM 4.4 1.9 1.6 1 MINOR 17/04 AM 3.5 1.0 1.4 1 NONE 17/06 PM 3.8 1.3 1.0 1 NONE 18/06 AM 3.2 0.7 0.9 1 NONE 18/07 PM 3.6 1.1 0.8 1 NONE

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