Headline:
Coastal Flood Watch issued September 21 at 6:00PM EDT until September 25 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Coastal Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 3:00pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Up to two to three feet of inundation above ground
level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Chesapeake, Virginia Beach and Suffolk, and
Hampton/Poquoson, Norfolk and Portsmouth Counties.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Shoreline erosion will occur in areas along the
Bay and lower James River.
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; Hampton/Poquoson; Suffolk; Norfolk; Portsmouth
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov