Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 20 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 18, 2026 - 6:56pm
Expires:
October 19, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Chesapeake and Suffolk, and Norfolk and Portsmouth
Counties.
* WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday.
* 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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Chesapeake; Suffolk; Norfolk; Portsmouth
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov