Headline:
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 23 at 3:40PM EDT until September 25 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Coastal Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 12:40pm
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Inland Worcester County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM this
afternoon to 4 AM EDT Friday.
* 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
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.
Area Description:
Inland Worcester
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov