Headline:
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 25 at 5:11AM EDT until September 26 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Coastal Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 25, 2026 - 2:11am
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...New Kent, Gloucester, Eastern King William, Eastern
King and Queen and York Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Saturday.
* 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 2
to 3 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.
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:
New Kent; Gloucester; Eastern King William; Eastern King and Queen; York
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov