Headline:
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 16 at 10:03PM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Coastal Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 7:03pm
Expires:
October 17, 2026 - 3:15am
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...Chesapeake and Suffolk, and Norfolk and Portsmouth
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:
Chesapeake; Suffolk; Norfolk; Portsmouth
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov