Coastal Flood Warning
SevereCoastal Flood Warning issued September 23 at 3:40PM EDT until September 25 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Issued Until 32 hr 32 min left
Areas New Kent, VA; Gloucester, VA; Eastern King William, VA; Eastern King and Queen, VA; York, VA
Full text
* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...New Kent, Gloucester, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen and York Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Friday. * 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 2 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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