Coastal Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Virginia Beach, VA ∙ Chesapeake, VA ∙ Norfolk, VA ∙ Portsmouth, VA ∙ Cape Henry, VA ∙ Capeville, VA ∙ Wardtown, VA ∙ Fishermans Island National Wildlife Refuge, VA ∙ Oyster, VA ∙ Exmore, VA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 632 AM EST Sun Feb 1 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The cities of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * 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. 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. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 01/09 AM 4.8 2.0 2.2 5-6 MINOR 01/09 PM 3.7 0.9 1.5 3 NONE 02/09 AM 3.8 1.0 1.2 2 NONE 02/09 PM 3.2 0.4 1.0 1 NONE 03/10 AM 3.3 0.5 0.8 1 NONE 03/10 PM 2.9 0.1 0.6 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 01/07 AM 5.2 2.3 2.2 8 MINOR 01/08 PM 3.9 1.0 1.3 6 NONE 02/08 AM 4.1 1.2 1.1 4-5 NONE 02/09 PM 3.6 0.7 0.9 2 NONE 03/09 AM 3.6 0.7 0.7 1-2 NONE 03/09 PM 3.2 0.3 0.5 1 NONE MONEY POINT VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.8 FT, MAJOR 3.8 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 01/08 AM 5.2 2.0 2.2 1 MINOR 01/09 PM 4.2 1.0 1.5 1 NONE 02/09 AM 4.2 1.0 1.2 1 NONE 02/10 PM 3.8 0.6 1.0 1 NONE 03/10 AM 3.8 0.6 0.8 1 NONE 03/10 PM 3.3 0.1 0.6 1 NONE ELIZABETH RIVER AT MIDTOWN TUNNEL VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 01/09 AM 5.2 2.2 2.2 1 MINOR 01/09 PM 4.2 1.2 1.7 1 NONE 02/10 AM 4.3 1.3 1.4 1 NONE 02/10 PM 3.8 0.8 1.2 1 NONE 03/10 AM 3.8 0.8 0.9 1 NONE 03/11 PM 3.3 0.3 0.7 1 NONE WESTERN BRANCH OF THE ELIZABETH RIVER VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 01/09 AM 5.4 2.4 2.2 1 MINOR 01/09 PM 4.1 1.1 1.2 1 NONE 02/09 AM 4.2 1.2 1.0 1 NONE 02/10 PM 3.9 0.9 0.9 1 NONE 03/10 AM 3.7 0.7 0.6 1 NONE 03/11 PM 3.4 0.4 0.4 1 NONE LITTLE CREEK AT EAST BEACH MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 01/08 AM 5.1 2.3 2.2 1 MODERATE 01/08 PM 3.9 1.1 1.6 1 NONE 02/09 AM 4.2 1.4 1.3 1 NONE 02/09 PM 3.4 0.6 1.0 1 NONE 03/09 AM 3.6 0.8 0.8 1 NONE 03/10 PM 2.9 0.1 0.4 1 NONE ELIZABETH RIVER AT GRANDY VILLAGE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 01/09 AM 5.3 2.3 2.3 1 MINOR 01/09 PM 4.1 1.1 1.6 1 NONE 02/10 AM 4.2 1.2 1.3 1 NONE 02/10 PM 3.8 0.8 1.2 1 NONE 03/10 AM 3.8 0.8 0.9 1 NONE 03/11 PM 3.3 0.3 0.7 1 NONE

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