Headline:
Coastal Flood Watch issued September 22 at 6:09AM EDT until September 25 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Coastal Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 3:09am
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
one to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Poquoson, Norfolk, and
Portsmouth.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this
afternoon to 2 PM EDT Wednesday. 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. 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:
Chesapeake; Hampton/Poquoson; Suffolk; Norfolk; Portsmouth
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov