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Coastal Flood Advisory

Status

Event Continued Active alert

Start Time

Sun 02/22/2026 10:00 PM EST

End Time

Mon 02/23/2026 04:00 AM EST

Significance

Advisory

Impacts

Low impact

Locations Affected

Virginia Beach, VA ∙ Norfolk, VA ∙ Portsmouth, VA ∙ Craddockville, VA ∙ Lee Mont, VA ∙ Stockton, MD ∙ Bloxom, VA ∙ Ocean Pines, MD ∙ Cape Henry, VA ∙ Pocomoke Sound, VA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 847 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Norfolk/Portsmouth County, and Virginia Beach. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Monday. * 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. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/01 AM 4.3 1.5 1.8 4 NONE 23/01 PM 4.2 1.4 2.2 3-4 NONE 24/02 AM 4.6 1.8 2.2 2-3 MINOR 24/02 PM 3.4 0.6 1.6 1 NONE 25/02 AM 3.0 0.2 0.8 1 NONE 25/04 PM 1.6 -1.2 -0.1 2 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/12 AM 4.6 1.7 1.7 5-6 NONE 23/01 PM 4.3 1.4 2.1 5-6 NONE 24/12 AM 4.7 1.8 2.0 4 NONE 24/01 PM 3.4 0.5 1.3 2-3 NONE 25/02 AM 3.2 0.3 0.4 2-3 NONE 25/03 PM 1.8 -1.1 -0.2 3 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/01 AM 4.7 1.5 1.8 1 NONE 23/01 PM 4.2 1.0 1.9 1 NONE 24/02 AM 5.0 1.8 2.1 1 MINOR 24/02 PM 3.7 0.5 1.5 1 NONE 25/03 AM 3.5 0.3 0.7 1 NONE 25/03 PM 1.9 -1.3 -0.2 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/01 AM 4.7 1.7 1.9 1 NONE 23/02 PM 4.5 1.5 2.3 1 NONE 24/02 AM 4.9 1.9 2.2 1 NONE 24/03 PM 3.7 0.7 1.6 1 NONE 25/03 AM 3.4 0.4 0.7 1 NONE 25/04 PM 1.8 -1.2 -0.2 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/01 AM 4.6 1.6 1.6 1 NONE 23/02 PM 4.2 1.2 1.8 1 NONE 24/02 AM 4.7 1.7 1.8 1 NONE 24/03 PM 3.7 0.7 1.4 1 NONE 25/03 AM 3.4 0.4 0.6 1 NONE 25/04 PM 2.1 -0.9 -0.1 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/12 AM 4.6 1.8 1.9 1 MINOR 23/01 PM 4.4 1.6 2.3 1 NONE 24/01 AM 4.7 1.9 2.1 1 MINOR 24/12 PM 3.3 0.5 1.6 1 NONE 25/01 AM 2.9 0.1 0.6 1 NONE 25/03 PM 1.4 -1.4 -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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/01 AM 4.6 1.6 1.8 1 NONE 23/02 PM 4.4 1.4 2.2 1 NONE 24/02 AM 4.9 1.9 2.2 1 NONE 24/03 PM 3.7 0.7 1.6 1 NONE 25/03 AM 3.4 0.4 0.7 1 NONE 25/04 PM 2.0 -1.0 0.0 1 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/01 AM 4.7 2.0 2.4 1 MINOR 23/01 PM 4.5 1.8 2.7 1 MINOR 24/01 AM 4.9 2.2 2.7 1 MINOR 24/01 PM 3.5 0.8 1.9 1 NONE 25/02 AM 3.0 0.3 0.9 1 NONE 25/03 PM 1.7 -1.0 0.1 1 NONE

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VAZ095-098-230900- /O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0002.260223T0300Z-260223T0900Z/ Norfolk/Portsmouth-Virginia Beach- 847 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026