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...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents
is expected expected. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to
two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Tuesday morning
through Tuesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, 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. Significant ocean shoreline erosion and overwash
is likely.
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.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Area Description:
Accomack; Northampton
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov