Headline:
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 25 at 2:29PM EDT until September 27 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Coastal Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 25, 2026 - 11:29am
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Chesapeake and Suffolk, and Hampton/Poquoson, Norfolk
and Portsmouth.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Sunday.
* 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:
Chesapeake; Hampton/Poquoson; Suffolk; Norfolk; Portsmouth
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov