Virginia Minor Coastal Flood Advisory | Effective 09/27/2026 11:51

Headline: 
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 27 at 2:51PM EDT until September 28 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 27, 2026 - 11:51am
Expires: 
September 27, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Westmoreland, Northumberland, Lancaster, Middlesex and Mathews Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT Monday. * 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: 
Westmoreland; Northumberland; Lancaster; Middlesex; Mathews
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov