Virginia Moderate Coastal Flood Watch | Effective 09/21/2026 11:22

Headline: 
Coastal Flood Watch issued September 21 at 2:22PM EDT until September 25 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Coastal Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
September 21, 2026 - 11:22am
Expires: 
September 21, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Up to two to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster, Middlesex, Mathews, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
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: 
Westmoreland; Richmond; Northumberland; Lancaster; Middlesex; Mathews; Western Essex; Eastern Essex
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov