Coastal Flood Warning

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Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 1222 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Gloucester, Mathews, York, Newport News and Hampton/Poquoson Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. * 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 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close some 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Flooding is expected to continue through Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. WARE RIVER AT SCHLEY VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.8 FT, MAJOR 3.8 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/01 PM 5.2 2.5 1.7 1 MINOR 23/01 AM 4.4 1.7 1.7 1 NONE 23/02 PM 5.0 2.3 1.7 1 MINOR 24/02 AM 4.3 1.6 1.7 1 NONE 24/03 PM 4.7 2.0 1.6 1 MINOR 25/03 AM 4.1 1.4 1.6 1 NONE YORKTOWN VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.9 FT, MODERATE 2.4 FT, MAJOR 2.9 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/01 PM 5.1 2.5 1.9 2 MODERATE 23/02 AM 4.3 1.7 1.8 1 NONE 23/02 PM 4.9 2.3 1.8 1 MINOR 24/03 AM 4.2 1.6 1.8 1 NONE 24/03 PM 4.6 2.0 1.7 1 MINOR 25/04 AM 3.8 1.2 1.5 1 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/02 PM 3.8 2.4 2.0 1 MODERATE 23/04 AM 3.5 2.1 2.0 1 MINOR 23/04 PM 3.8 2.4 2.0 1 MODERATE 24/04 AM 3.4 2.0 2.0 1 MINOR 24/04 PM 3.5 2.1 1.9 1 MINOR 25/05 AM 3.1 1.7 1.7 1 MINOR FORT MONROE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/01 PM 5.3 2.5 1.8 2 MINOR 23/02 AM 4.5 1.7 1.8 2 NONE 23/02 PM 5.1 2.3 1.8 2 MINOR 24/03 AM 4.4 1.6 1.8 1 NONE 24/03 PM 4.8 2.0 1.7 1-2 MINOR 25/04 AM 4.0 1.2 1.5 1 NONE SEWELLS POINT VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/01 PM 5.2 2.4 1.8 2 MINOR 23/01 AM 4.5 1.7 1.9 2 NONE 23/02 PM 5.1 2.3 1.9 1 MINOR 24/02 AM 4.3 1.5 1.8 1 NONE 24/03 PM 4.7 1.9 1.6 1 MINOR 25/03 AM 3.8 1.0 1.4 1 NONE &&