Coastal Flood Warning
SevereCoastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 7:26PM EDT until September 27 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Issued Until 18 hr 48 min left
Areas Westmoreland, VA; Richmond, VA; Northumberland, VA; Lancaster, VA; Middlesex, VA; Mathews, VA; Western Essex, VA; Eastern Essex, VA
Full text
* WHAT...One to three feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster, Middlesex, Mathews, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Sunday. * 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 3 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous 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.
What to do
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
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