Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 23 at 1:53AM EDT until September 23 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 10:53pm
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two
feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying
areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Inland Worcester County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM this
afternoon to 4 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in
an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses
near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet
above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth
to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses.
Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal
rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of
vehicles.
Instruction:
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Area Description:
Inland Worcester
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov