Headline:
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 24 at 6:19AM EDT until September 25 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Coastal Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 3:19am
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 11:30am
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...Until 4 PM 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 vehicles.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS
ACTIONS.
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