Virginia Moderate Coastal Flood Watch | Effective 10/16/2026 12:47

Headline: 
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 16 at 3:47PM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Coastal Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
October 16, 2026 - 12:47pm
Expires: 
October 16, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways near high tide. * WHERE...Surry, James City, Newport News and Isle of Wight Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Tuesday 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.
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: 
Surry; James City; Newport News; Isle of Wight
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov