Coastal Flood Advisory

Locations Affected

Chesapeake, VA ∙ Norfolk, VA ∙ Hampton, VA ∙ Suffolk, VA ∙ Portsmouth, VA ∙ Whaleyville, VA ∙ Norfolk Chesapeake Regional Airport, VA ∙ Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, VA ∙ Norfolk Intl Airport, VA ∙ Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge, VA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 155 PM EDT Thu Oct 22 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The cities of Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Poquoson, Norfolk, and Portsmouth. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening. * 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. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/07 PM 5.1 1.9 2.0 1 MINOR 23/07 AM 4.9 1.7 1.7 1 NONE 23/08 PM 4.7 1.5 1.5 1 NONE 24/08 AM 4.7 1.5 1.2 1 NONE 24/09 PM 4.2 1.0 1.0 1 NONE 25/09 AM 4.4 1.2 0.7 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/07 PM 5.0 2.0 1.9 1 MINOR 23/07 AM 4.8 1.8 1.7 1 NONE 23/08 PM 4.6 1.6 1.5 1 NONE 24/08 AM 4.6 1.6 1.3 1 NONE 24/09 PM 4.1 1.1 0.9 1 NONE 25/09 AM 4.3 1.3 0.6 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/07 PM 5.0 2.0 2.2 1 MINOR 23/07 AM 4.8 1.8 1.8 1 NONE 23/08 PM 4.6 1.6 1.7 1 NONE 24/08 AM 4.6 1.6 1.3 1 NONE 24/09 PM 4.1 1.1 1.1 1 NONE 25/09 AM 4.3 1.3 0.8 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/07 PM 5.0 2.0 1.9 1 MINOR 23/07 AM 4.8 1.8 1.7 1 NONE 23/08 PM 4.6 1.6 1.5 1 NONE 24/08 AM 4.6 1.6 1.3 1 NONE 24/09 PM 4.1 1.1 0.9 1 NONE 25/09 AM 4.3 1.3 0.6 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 PM 4.7 1.9 2.2 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 25/09 AM 4.1 1.3 0.8 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 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 25/09 AM 4.0 1.2 0.7 2 NONE NANSEMOND RIVER AT SLEEPY HOLE PARK VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 7.0 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 3.9 FT, MAJOR 4.9 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/08 PM 5.0 1.9 1.7 1 NONE 23/08 AM 4.9 1.8 1.3 1 NONE 23/09 PM 4.6 1.5 1.2 1 NONE 24/09 AM 4.7 1.6 0.9 1 NONE 24/09 PM 4.1 1.0 0.6 1 NONE 25/10 AM 4.4 1.3 0.3 1 NONE NANSEMOND RIVER AT SUFFOLK VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 7.0 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/09 PM 5.2 1.7 1.9 1 NONE 23/09 AM 5.2 1.7 1.6 1 NONE 23/10 PM 4.9 1.4 1.5 1 NONE 24/10 AM 5.0 1.5 1.2 1 NONE 24/10 PM 4.6 1.1 1.1 1 NONE 25/11 AM 5.0 1.5 0.9 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 PM 4.7 1.8 1.9 3 NONE 23/06 AM 4.5 1.6 1.5 3 NONE 23/07 PM 4.3 1.4 1.4 4 NONE 24/07 AM 4.4 1.5 1.1 3 NONE 24/07 PM 3.8 0.9 0.9 3 NONE 25/08 AM 4.3 1.4 0.8 3 NONE LITTLE CREEK AT EAST BEACH MARINA 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 PM 4.3 1.5 1.5 1 NONE 23/07 AM 4.3 1.5 1.2 1 NONE 23/07 PM 4.0 1.2 1.1 1 NONE 24/07 AM 4.0 1.2 0.7 1 NONE 24/08 PM 3.3 0.5 0.4 1 NONE 25/08 AM 3.8 1.0 0.3 1 NONE

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