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Coastal Flood Advisory
Chesapeake; Suffolk; Norfolk; Portsmouth
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 19 at 4:09AM EDT until October 20 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Suffolk. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 6 AM EDT Tuesday. * 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.
Minor
Likely
Expected
October 19th, 2026 04:09:00 am EDT
October 19th, 2026 04:09:00 am EDT
October 19th, 2026 02:00:00 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Advisory
Isle of Wight
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 19 at 4:09AM EDT until October 20 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Isle of Wight County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 6 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * 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. For the Coastal Flood Watch, numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Numerous roads may be closed.
Minor
Likely
Expected
October 19th, 2026 04:09:00 am EDT
October 19th, 2026 04:09:00 am EDT
October 19th, 2026 02:00:00 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Advisory
Eastern Currituck; Virginia Beach
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 19 at 4:09AM EDT until October 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 14 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected 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...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon today to 10 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Tuesday morning through Wednesday 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. For the Coastal Flood Watch, numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
Minor
Likely
Expected
October 19th, 2026 04:09:00 am EDT
October 19th, 2026 04:09:00 am EDT
October 19th, 2026 02:00:00 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Advisory
Newport News
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 19 at 4:09AM EDT until October 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected 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...Newport News. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon today to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * 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. For the Coastal Flood Watch, numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated.
Minor
Likely
Expected
October 19th, 2026 04:09:00 am EDT
October 19th, 2026 04:09:00 am EDT
October 19th, 2026 02:00:00 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Advisory
Hampton/Poquoson
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 19 at 4:09AM EDT until October 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Cities of Hampton and Poquoson. * WHEN...From noon today to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. * 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.
Minor
Likely
Expected
October 19th, 2026 04:09:00 am EDT
October 19th, 2026 04:09:00 am EDT
October 19th, 2026 02:00:00 pm EDT
High Surf Advisory
Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton
High Surf Advisory issued October 19 at 4:09AM EDT until October 21 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
Minor
Likely
Expected
October 19th, 2026 04:09:00 am EDT
October 19th, 2026 04:09:00 am EDT
October 19th, 2026 02:00:00 pm EDT
High Surf Advisory
Eastern Currituck; Virginia Beach
High Surf Advisory issued October 19 at 4:09AM EDT until October 21 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 14 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected 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...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon today to 10 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Tuesday morning through Wednesday 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. For the Coastal Flood Watch, numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
Minor
Likely
Expected
October 19th, 2026 04:09:00 am EDT
October 19th, 2026 04:09:00 am EDT
October 19th, 2026 02:00:00 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Watch
Eastern Currituck; Virginia Beach
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 19 at 4:09AM EDT until October 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 14 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected 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...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon today to 10 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Tuesday morning through Wednesday 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. For the Coastal Flood Watch, numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
Moderate
Possible
Future
October 19th, 2026 04:09:00 am EDT
October 19th, 2026 04:09:00 am EDT
October 19th, 2026 02:00:00 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Watch
Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 19 at 4:09AM EDT until October 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
Moderate
Possible
Future
October 19th, 2026 04:09:00 am EDT
October 19th, 2026 04:09:00 am EDT
October 19th, 2026 02:00:00 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Watch
Isle of Wight
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 19 at 4:09AM EDT until October 22 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Isle of Wight County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 6 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * 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. For the Coastal Flood Watch, numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Numerous roads may be closed.
Moderate
Possible
Future
October 19th, 2026 04:09:00 am EDT
October 19th, 2026 04:09:00 am EDT
October 19th, 2026 02:00:00 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Watch
Newport News
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 19 at 4:09AM EDT until October 22 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected 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...Newport News. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon today to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * 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. For the Coastal Flood Watch, numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated.
Moderate
Possible
Future
October 19th, 2026 04:09:00 am EDT
October 19th, 2026 04:09:00 am EDT
October 19th, 2026 02:00:00 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Watch
Surry; James City
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 19 at 4:09AM EDT until October 22 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Surry and James City Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated.
Moderate
Possible
Future
October 19th, 2026 04:09:00 am EDT
October 19th, 2026 04:09:00 am EDT
October 19th, 2026 02:00:00 pm EDT
SAFETY and DATA MESSAGE
When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, the storm may produce damaging winds, large hail, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain. In some cases, heavy rainfall produced by a severe storm can also lead to flash flooding. Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.
Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Stuarts Draft.
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