Coastal Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Virginia Beach, VA ∙ Tangier, VA ∙ Keller, VA ∙ Mappsville, VA ∙ Horntown, VA ∙ Machipongo, VA ∙ Onley, VA ∙ Marionville, VA ∙ Chase Crossing, VA ∙ Ocean City, MD

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 1149 AM EDT Sat Oct 17 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 AM Sunday to 7 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. OCEAN CITY INLET MD MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 3.0 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 17/01 PM 3.4 0.9 1.0 1 NONE 18/02 AM 3.3 0.8 1.4 1 NONE 18/03 PM 3.8 1.3 1.5 1 NONE 19/03 AM 3.8 1.3 2.0 1 NONE 19/03 PM 4.6 2.1 2.3 1 MODERATE 20/03 AM 4.4 1.9 2.5 1 MINOR SAXIS VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 17/06 PM 2.4 -0.1 0.0 3 NONE 18/06 AM 2.4 -0.1 0.4 3 NONE 18/07 PM 3.0 0.5 0.7 2 NONE 19/07 AM 3.0 0.5 1.0 2-3 NONE 19/07 PM 3.4 0.9 1.0 2-3 NONE 20/08 AM 3.7 1.2 1.6 3 NONE NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 17/04 PM 2.7 0.7 0.8 6 NONE 18/04 AM 2.6 0.6 1.1 5 NONE 18/05 PM 3.2 1.2 1.4 4 MINOR 19/05 AM 3.1 1.1 1.6 4 MINOR 19/06 PM 3.7 1.7 1.9 5-6 MODERATE 20/06 AM 3.7 1.7 2.2 5 MODERATE CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 17/02 PM 3.5 0.7 0.5 2 NONE 18/01 AM 3.2 0.4 0.7 2 NONE 18/02 PM 4.1 1.3 1.1 2 NONE 19/02 AM 3.8 1.0 1.3 2 NONE 19/03 PM 4.6 1.8 1.7 2 MINOR 20/03 AM 4.4 1.6 1.8 2 NONE WACHAPREAGUE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 17/02 PM 5.0 0.5 0.9 1 NONE 18/02 AM 5.1 0.6 1.7 1 NONE 18/03 PM 6.0 1.5 2.0 1 NONE 19/03 AM 5.6 1.1 2.2 1 NONE 19/03 PM 6.3 1.8 2.4 1 NONE 20/04 AM 6.2 1.7 2.7 1 NONE TANGIER ISLAND VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 17/05 PM 2.5 0.6 0.9 1 NONE 18/06 AM 2.5 0.6 1.3 1 NONE 18/06 PM 2.9 1.1 1.4 1 NONE 19/06 AM 2.9 1.1 1.7 1 NONE 19/06 PM 3.2 1.4 1.8 1 NONE 20/08 AM 3.4 1.6 2.1 1 MINOR KIPTOPEKE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 17/02 PM 4.1 1.1 1.3 4 NONE 18/03 AM 3.9 0.9 1.6 4 NONE 18/02 PM 4.3 1.3 1.6 3-4 NONE 19/03 AM 4.3 1.3 1.9 3-4 NONE 19/04 PM 5.0 2.0 2.3 4-5 MODERATE 20/04 AM 4.8 1.8 2.4 4 MINOR OYSTER VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 17/02 PM 6.1 1.5 1.3 1 NONE 18/02 AM 5.5 0.9 1.9 1 NONE 18/03 PM 7.1 2.5 2.4 1 MINOR 19/03 AM 6.3 1.7 2.7 1 NONE 19/04 PM 7.7 3.1 3.0 1 MODERATE 20/04 AM 6.9 2.3 3.1 1 NONE

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