Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
857 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
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Eastern Currituck-
857 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip
currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Eastern Currituck County.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 AM to 1 PM EDT
Friday.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above
ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low
lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the
waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Breaking waves of 4
to 7 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of
rip currents. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions are
expected.
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.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
COROLLA NC
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/10 PM 4.8 1.1 1.1 6-7 NONE
10/10 AM 5.7 2.0 1.0 6 MINOR
10/11 PM 4.3 0.6 0.8 6 NONE
11/12 PM 5.5 1.8 1.0 6-7 MINOR
12/12 AM 5.5 1.8 2.1 9 MINOR
12/12 PM 6.1 2.4 1.8 11-12 MODERATE
&&
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Virginia Beach-Northampton-
857 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 4 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip
currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Virginia Beach, and Northampton County.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 AM to 4 PM
EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above
ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low
lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the
waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Breaking waves of 4
to 6 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of
rip currents. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions are
expected.
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.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/12 AM 4.0 1.2 1.1 4 NONE
10/12 PM 4.6 1.8 1.1 2-3 MINOR
11/12 AM 3.7 0.9 1.0 2 NONE
11/01 PM 4.6 1.8 1.2 2-3 MINOR
12/02 AM 4.9 2.1 2.3 4-5 MINOR
12/02 PM 5.6 2.8 2.4 5-6 MODERATE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.1 FT, MODERATE 2.6 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/11 PM 4.0 1.1 1.0 4-5 NONE
10/11 AM 4.6 1.7 0.8 3-4 NONE
10/11 PM 3.7 0.8 0.9 3 NONE
11/12 PM 4.6 1.7 1.0 3-4 NONE
12/01 AM 4.8 1.9 2.1 6-7 NONE
12/01 PM 5.6 2.7 2.2 8 MODERATE
LYNNHAVEN INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/11 PM 4.1 1.4 1.5 1 NONE
10/12 PM 4.7 2.0 1.4 1 MINOR
11/12 AM 3.7 1.0 1.2 1 NONE
11/01 PM 4.6 1.9 1.4 1 MINOR
12/02 AM 4.9 2.2 2.6 1 MINOR
12/02 PM 5.8 3.1 2.8 1 MAJOR
NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/01 AM 2.5 0.5 0.7 2-3 NONE
10/02 PM 3.2 1.2 0.8 1-2 MINOR
11/02 AM 2.7 0.7 0.9 1 NONE
11/02 PM 3.3 1.3 1.0 2-3 MINOR
12/03 AM 3.0 1.0 1.3 4 MINOR
12/03 PM 3.8 1.8 1.6 6-7 MODERATE
KIPTOPEKE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/11 PM 3.7 0.7 0.7 2-3 NONE
10/11 AM 4.3 1.3 0.6 2 NONE
11/12 AM 3.6 0.6 0.7 1 NONE
11/12 PM 4.3 1.3 0.7 2 NONE
12/01 AM 4.3 1.3 1.6 3 NONE
12/01 PM 5.1 2.1 1.7 5 MODERATE
OYSTER VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/11 PM 6.1 1.5 1.0 1 NONE
10/12 PM 7.4 2.8 0.8 1 MINOR
11/12 AM 5.7 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
11/12 PM 7.4 2.8 1.1 1 MINOR
12/01 AM 6.0 1.4 1.7 1 NONE
12/01 PM 8.3 3.7 2.4 1 MODERATE
&&
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Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-Newport News-
Hampton/Poquoson-
857 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 4 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected
in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Isle of Wight, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Newport News and
Hampton/Poquoson Counties, and Suffolk and Chesapeake.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above
ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low
lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the
waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
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.
JAMES RIVER AT SCOTLAND/JAMESTOWN VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/03 AM 3.4 1.2 1.1 1 NONE
10/03 PM 3.9 1.7 1.1 1 NONE
11/03 AM 3.2 1.0 1.0 1 NONE
11/04 PM 3.9 1.7 1.2 1 NONE
12/05 AM 4.3 2.1 2.2 1 MINOR
12/05 PM 4.8 2.6 2.2 1 MODERATE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/12 AM 4.0 1.2 1.1 4 NONE
10/12 PM 4.6 1.8 1.1 2-3 MINOR
11/12 AM 3.7 0.9 1.0 2 NONE
11/01 PM 4.6 1.8 1.2 2-3 MINOR
12/02 AM 4.9 2.1 2.3 4-5 MINOR
12/02 PM 5.6 2.8 2.4 5-6 MODERATE
SMITHFIELD, VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 0.7 FT, MODERATE 1.2 FT, MAJOR 1.7 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/01 AM 3.3 0.5 0.0 1 NONE
10/01 PM 3.6 0.8 -0.2 1 MINOR
11/02 AM 3.0 0.2 -0.1 1 NONE
11/03 PM 3.5 0.7 -0.4 1 MINOR
12/03 AM 4.0 1.2 1.0 1 MODERATE
12/03 PM 4.4 1.6 0.9 1 MODERATE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.1 FT, MODERATE 2.6 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/11 PM 4.0 1.1 1.0 4-5 NONE
10/11 AM 4.6 1.7 0.8 3-4 NONE
10/11 PM 3.7 0.8 0.9 3 NONE
11/12 PM 4.6 1.7 1.0 3-4 NONE
12/01 AM 4.8 1.9 2.1 6-7 NONE
12/01 PM 5.6 2.7 2.2 8 MODERATE
MONEY POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/12 AM 4.5 1.3 1.2 1 NONE
10/12 PM 5.0 1.8 1.1 1 MINOR
11/01 AM 4.2 1.0 1.0 1 NONE
11/01 PM 4.9 1.7 1.1 1 NONE
12/02 AM 5.4 2.2 2.4 1 MINOR
12/02 PM 6.1 2.9 2.5 1 MODERATE
ELIZABETH RIVER AT MIDTOWN TUNNEL VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/12 AM 4.6 1.6 1.3 1 NONE
10/12 PM 4.9 1.9 0.9 1 NONE
11/01 AM 4.2 1.2 1.1 1 NONE
11/01 PM 4.8 1.8 0.9 1 NONE
12/02 AM 5.1 2.1 2.1 1 MINOR
12/02 PM 6.0 3.0 2.3 1 MODERATE
WESTERN BRANCH OF THE ELIZABETH RIVER VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/12 AM 4.4 1.4 1.2 1 NONE
10/01 PM 4.8 1.8 1.2 1 NONE
11/01 AM 4.1 1.1 1.1 1 NONE
11/01 PM 4.8 1.8 1.3 1 NONE
12/02 AM 5.1 2.1 2.2 1 MINOR
12/02 PM 6.1 3.1 2.8 1 MODERATE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/12 AM 4.1 1.3 1.2 4 NONE
10/12 PM 4.6 1.8 1.0 2-3 MINOR
11/01 AM 3.8 1.0 1.0 2 NONE
11/01 PM 4.6 1.8 1.1 3 MINOR
12/01 AM 5.0 2.2 2.3 4-5 MINOR
12/02 PM 5.6 2.8 2.3 5-6 MODERATE
&&
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Maryland Beaches-Accomack-
857 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...A high risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia,
Accomack County.
* WHEN...Through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 4 to 5 ft will result in rough surf
conditions and a high risk of rip currents. Dangerous swimming
and surfing conditions are expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$