Coastal Flood Advisory

Locations Affected

Virginia Beach, VA ∙ Back Bay, VA ∙ Cape Henry, VA ∙ Corolla, NC ∙ Fentress Naval Auxiliary Field, VA ∙ Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, VA ∙ Norfolk Intl Airport, VA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 245 PM EDT Mon Oct 19 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 14 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT Wednesday night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Wednesday. * 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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/04 PM 4.2 1.4 1.6 3 NONE 20/05 AM 4.5 1.7 2.2 3 MINOR 20/05 PM 4.8 2.0 2.2 3 MINOR 21/05 AM 4.9 2.1 2.5 3 MINOR 21/06 PM 5.3 2.5 2.7 2-3 MINOR 22/06 AM 5.3 2.5 2.7 2 MINOR 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/04 PM 4.3 1.4 1.7 6 NONE 20/04 AM 4.5 1.6 2.1 6-7 NONE 20/04 PM 4.9 2.0 2.3 6 NONE 21/05 AM 5.0 2.1 2.5 6 MINOR 21/05 PM 5.4 2.5 2.7 5 MINOR 22/06 AM 5.5 2.6 2.7 5 MODERATE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/04 PM 4.4 1.7 2.1 1 NONE 20/05 AM 4.7 2.0 2.6 1 MINOR 20/05 PM 4.8 2.1 2.5 1 MINOR 21/06 AM 5.0 2.3 2.8 1 MODERATE 21/06 PM 5.4 2.7 3.0 1 MODERATE 22/05 AM 5.3 2.6 3.0 1 MODERATE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/03 PM 5.1 1.4 1.8 12 NONE 20/03 AM 5.3 1.6 2.4 11 NONE 20/03 PM 5.8 2.1 2.4 10-11 MINOR 21/04 AM 5.6 1.9 2.5 10 MINOR 21/04 PM 6.2 2.5 2.8 10 MODERATE 22/05 AM 6.0 2.3 2.6 10 MODERATE

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