Coastal Flood Watch
ModerateCoastal Flood Watch issued September 22 at 2:10AM EDT until September 25 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Begins Until 3 days left
Areas Surry, VA; James City, VA; Newport News, VA; Isle of Wight, VA
Full text
* 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, two to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Surry, James City, Newport News and Isle of Wight Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday morning through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
What to do
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.
NWS Wakefield VA