Headline:
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 21 at 3:59AM EDT until October 22 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Coastal Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 21, 2026 - 12:59am
Expires:
October 21, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
Warning, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected
in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Virginia Beach.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT
Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 3 PM this
afternoon to 9 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in
an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses
near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet
above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth
to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses.
Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal
rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of
vehicles. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
Instruction:
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Area Description:
Virginia Beach
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov