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...Charles City, New Kent, Gloucester, Surry, James City,
Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen, York, Newport
News and Isle of Wight 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 is likely in areas exposed
to the Bay and tidal rivers.
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:
Charles City; New Kent; Gloucester; Surry; James City; Eastern King William; Eastern King and Queen; York; Newport News; Isle of Wight
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov