Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
985
WHUS41 KAKQ 140756
CFWAKQ
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
356 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025
NCZ102-141800-
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Eastern Currituck-
356 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Eastern Currituck County.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/02 PM 5.9 2.2 2.1 1 MINOR
15/03 AM 5.2 1.5 2.0 1 NONE
15/04 PM 5.2 1.5 1.5 1 NONE
16/04 AM 4.9 1.2 1.6 1 NONE
16/04 PM 5.1 1.4 1.5 1 NONE
&&
$$
VAZ082-089-090-093-096-523>525-141800-
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Charles City-Surry-James City-Isle of Wight-Suffolk-York-
Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson-
356 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Charles City, Surry, James City, Isle of Wight, York,
Newport News and Hampton/Poquoson Counties, and Suffolk.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/07 AM 3.6 1.4 1.5 1 NONE
14/07 PM 4.2 2.0 1.8 1 MINOR
15/07 AM 3.9 1.7 1.8 1 NONE
15/08 PM 4.0 1.8 1.6 1 MINOR
16/08 AM 3.7 1.5 1.5 1 NONE
16/09 PM 3.8 1.6 1.4 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/04 AM 4.4 1.6 2.0 2-3 NONE
14/04 PM 4.8 2.0 1.9 3 MINOR
15/05 AM 4.5 1.7 2.0 3 MINOR
15/05 PM 4.5 1.7 1.7 2 MINOR
16/06 AM 4.3 1.5 1.7 3 NONE
16/07 PM 4.2 1.4 1.4 2 NONE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/05 AM 3.4 0.6 0.6 1 NONE
14/06 PM 3.7 0.9 0.4 1 MINOR
15/07 AM 3.3 0.5 0.5 1 NONE
15/07 PM 3.5 0.7 0.3 1 MINOR
16/08 AM 3.3 0.5 0.3 1 NONE
16/08 PM 3.3 0.5 0.1 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/04 AM 3.9 1.3 1.5 1-2 NONE
14/04 PM 4.3 1.7 1.5 1 NONE
15/05 AM 4.2 1.6 1.8 1 NONE
15/05 PM 4.2 1.6 1.5 1 NONE
16/06 AM 3.9 1.3 1.4 1 NONE
16/07 PM 3.9 1.3 1.2 1 NONE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/03 AM 4.3 1.5 1.9 3 NONE
14/04 PM 4.8 2.0 1.9 3 MINOR
15/05 AM 4.3 1.5 1.8 3 NONE
15/06 PM 4.4 1.6 1.5 3 NONE
16/06 AM 4.3 1.5 1.6 3 NONE
16/07 PM 4.1 1.3 1.3 3 NONE
&&
$$
VAZ095-097-098-141800-
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Norfolk/Portsmouth-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-
356 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Norfolk/Portsmouth County, and Chesapeake and Virginia
Beach.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening.
* 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/04 AM 4.4 1.6 2.0 2-3 NONE
14/04 PM 4.8 2.0 1.9 3 MINOR
15/05 AM 4.5 1.7 2.0 3 MINOR
15/05 PM 4.5 1.7 1.7 2 MINOR
16/06 AM 4.3 1.5 1.7 3 NONE
16/07 PM 4.2 1.4 1.4 2 NONE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/03 AM 4.7 1.8 2.2 4 NONE
14/03 PM 4.9 2.0 1.9 5 NONE
15/04 AM 4.5 1.6 1.9 4 NONE
15/04 PM 4.3 1.4 1.4 4 NONE
16/05 AM 4.2 1.3 1.5 5 NONE
16/06 PM 4.2 1.3 1.3 4 NONE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/04 AM 4.7 1.5 1.8 1 NONE
14/04 PM 5.2 2.0 2.0 1 MINOR
15/05 AM 4.7 1.5 1.8 1 NONE
15/06 PM 4.7 1.5 1.5 1 NONE
16/06 AM 4.7 1.5 1.7 1 NONE
16/07 PM 4.6 1.4 1.4 1 NONE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/04 AM 4.7 1.7 1.9 1 NONE
14/05 PM 5.1 2.1 1.8 1 MINOR
15/05 AM 4.7 1.7 1.9 1 NONE
15/05 PM 4.7 1.7 1.6 1 NONE
16/06 AM 4.6 1.6 1.7 1 NONE
16/07 PM 4.6 1.6 1.4 1 NONE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/04 AM 4.6 1.6 1.9 1 NONE
14/04 PM 5.1 2.1 2.0 1 MINOR
15/05 AM 4.7 1.7 2.0 1 NONE
15/06 PM 4.7 1.7 1.7 1 NONE
16/06 AM 4.6 1.6 1.8 1 NONE
16/06 PM 4.5 1.5 1.5 1 NONE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/03 AM 4.5 1.8 2.3 1 MINOR
14/04 PM 4.9 2.2 2.2 1 MINOR
15/04 AM 4.4 1.7 2.2 1 NONE
15/04 PM 4.4 1.7 1.9 1 NONE
16/06 AM 4.3 1.6 1.9 1 NONE
16/06 PM 4.4 1.7 1.8 1 NONE
&&
$$
MDZ024-025-VAZ099-100-141800-
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Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton-
356 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Inland Worcester and coastal Worcester
County. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening.
* 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.
OCEAN CITY INLET MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/03 AM 4.2 1.7 2.0 1 MINOR
14/03 PM 4.4 1.9 1.7 1 MINOR
15/03 AM 3.7 1.2 1.5 1 NONE
15/04 PM 3.7 1.2 1.0 1 NONE
16/05 AM 3.6 1.1 1.3 1 NONE
16/06 PM 3.9 1.4 1.2 1 NONE
SAXIS VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/06 AM 3.0 0.5 0.8 2 NONE
14/07 PM 3.6 1.1 0.8 2 NONE
15/08 AM 3.5 1.0 1.2 2 NONE
15/09 PM 3.6 1.1 1.0 2 NONE
16/09 AM 3.2 0.7 0.8 2 NONE
16/10 PM 3.3 0.8 0.7 2 NONE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/04 AM 3.2 1.2 1.6 4 MINOR
14/06 PM 3.4 1.4 1.4 4 MINOR
15/06 AM 3.2 1.2 1.6 3-4 MINOR
15/06 PM 3.3 1.3 1.4 3-4 MINOR
16/07 AM 3.0 1.0 1.3 4 MINOR
16/08 PM 3.0 1.0 1.1 3-4 MINOR
CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/03 PM 4.6 1.8 1.3 1 MINOR
15/03 AM 3.9 1.1 1.1 1 NONE
15/04 PM 4.2 1.4 0.9 1 NONE
16/04 AM 3.7 0.9 0.8 1 NONE
16/05 PM 4.0 1.2 0.8 1 NONE
WACHAPREAGUE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/03 AM 5.7 1.2 2.0 1 NONE
14/03 PM 6.4 1.9 2.0 1 NONE
15/04 AM 5.6 1.1 1.9 1 NONE
15/04 PM 5.9 1.4 1.6 1 NONE
16/05 AM 5.3 0.8 1.4 1 NONE
16/05 PM 5.7 1.2 1.5 1 NONE
TANGIER ISLAND, VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/06 AM 2.9 1.1 1.6 1 NONE
14/07 PM 3.2 1.4 1.5 1 NONE
15/08 AM 3.2 1.4 1.8 1 NONE
15/08 PM 3.3 1.5 1.6 1 MINOR
16/09 AM 2.9 1.1 1.5 1 NONE
16/09 PM 3.0 1.1 1.4 1 NONE
HARBORTON VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.5 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/06 AM 3.5 1.5 1.7 1 NONE
14/07 PM 3.7 1.7 1.6 1 NONE
15/07 AM 3.5 1.5 1.7 1 NONE
15/08 PM 3.7 1.7 1.6 1 NONE
16/09 AM 3.3 1.3 1.4 1 NONE
16/09 PM 3.4 1.4 1.4 1 NONE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/03 AM 4.3 1.3 1.7 3 NONE
14/04 PM 4.7 1.7 1.6 3-4 MINOR
15/04 AM 4.2 1.2 1.6 3 NONE
15/05 PM 4.2 1.2 1.2 3 NONE
16/05 AM 4.0 1.0 1.3 3-4 NONE
16/06 PM 4.1 1.1 1.1 3 NONE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/03 AM 6.1 1.5 2.3 1 NONE
14/04 PM 7.3 2.7 2.0 1 MINOR
15/04 AM 5.8 1.2 2.0 1 NONE
15/05 PM 6.7 2.1 1.6 1 NONE
16/05 AM 5.5 0.9 1.4 1 NONE
16/06 PM 6.5 1.9 1.5 1 NONE
&&
$$