Headline:
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 25 at 5:15PM EDT until September 27 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Coastal Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 25, 2026 - 2:15pm
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 10:15pm
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 3 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:
New Kent; Gloucester; Eastern King William; Eastern King and Queen; York
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov