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