Headline:
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 5:36AM EDT until October 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Coastal Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 18, 2026 - 2:36am
Expires:
October 18, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to
13 feet in the surf zone. 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...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia,
Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Wednesday.
For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Monday afternoon through
Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous
swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Area Description:
Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov