Coastal Flood Advisory

Locations Affected

Newport News, VA ∙ Smithfield, VA ∙ Ruthville, VA ∙ Franklin Municipal John Beverly Rose Airport, VA ∙ Windsor, VA ∙ Rescue, VA ∙ Norge, VA ∙ Surry, VA ∙ Rushmere, VA ∙ Charles City, VA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 238 AM EDT Thu Oct 22 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal portions of the Charles City, Surry, James City, and Isle of Wight Counties and the city of Newport News. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * 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. JAMES RIVER AT SCOTLAND/JAMESTOWN VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.0 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/09 AM 4.3 2.1 2.1 1 MINOR 22/10 PM 4.3 2.1 2.0 1 MINOR 23/10 AM 4.1 1.9 1.8 1 MINOR 23/10 PM 4.0 1.8 1.7 1 MINOR 24/11 AM 4.0 1.8 1.5 1 MINOR 24/11 PM 3.6 1.4 1.3 1 NONE FORT MONROE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 AM 4.6 1.8 2.1 2 MINOR 22/07 PM 4.8 2.0 2.1 2 MINOR 23/07 AM 4.5 1.7 1.6 3 MINOR 23/07 PM 4.3 1.5 1.7 3 NONE 24/08 AM 4.4 1.6 1.3 3 NONE 24/08 PM 3.7 0.9 0.9 3 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 AM 4.5 1.7 1.9 2 MINOR 22/06 PM 4.6 1.8 2.0 1 MINOR 23/07 AM 4.4 1.6 1.6 2 NONE 23/07 PM 4.2 1.4 1.5 3 NONE 24/08 AM 4.3 1.5 1.2 2 NONE 24/08 PM 3.6 0.8 0.9 2 NONE SMITHFIELD, VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 0.7 FT, MODERATE 1.2 FT, MAJOR 1.7 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/08 AM 3.8 1.0 0.8 1 MINOR 22/09 PM 3.8 1.0 0.7 1 MINOR 23/09 AM 3.6 0.8 0.3 1 MINOR 23/09 PM 3.4 0.6 0.3 1 NONE 24/10 AM 3.5 0.7 0.0 1 MINOR 24/10 PM 3.1 0.3 -0.1 1 NONE

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