Coastal Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Lottsburg, VA ∙ George Washington Birthplace National Monument, VA ∙ Hague, VA ∙ Edwardsville, VA ∙ Sandy Point, VA ∙ Colonial Beach, VA ∙ Oldhams, VA ∙ Wicomico Church, VA ∙ Callao, VA ∙ Reedville, VA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 826 PM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Westmoreland and Northumberland Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional flooding is likely through Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. LEWISETTA VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/04 AM 3.4 1.9 1.6 1 MINOR 21/04 PM 3.6 2.1 1.7 1 MODERATE 22/05 AM 3.6 2.1 1.9 1 MODERATE 22/06 PM 3.8 2.3 1.9 1 MODERATE 23/06 AM 3.5 2.0 1.9 1 MINOR DAHLGREN/COLONIAL BEACH VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 3.1 FT, MAJOR 5.1 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/06 AM 3.7 1.8 1.5 1 MINOR 21/06 PM 4.1 2.2 1.7 1 MODERATE 22/07 AM 3.9 2.0 1.8 1 MINOR 22/07 PM 4.2 2.3 1.9 1 MODERATE 23/07 AM 3.7 1.8 1.8 1 MINOR WINDMILL POINT VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/01 AM 3.1 1.7 1.5 1 MINOR 21/01 PM 3.5 2.1 1.6 1 MINOR 22/01 AM 3.2 1.8 1.8 1 MINOR 22/03 PM 3.7 2.3 1.8 1 MODERATE 23/03 AM 3.4 2.0 1.9 1 MINOR 23/04 PM 3.5 2.1 1.7 1 MINOR &&

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