Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
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WHUS41 KAKQ 040810
CFWAKQ
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
410 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024
VAZ075-077-078-041615-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.CF.S.0033.000000T0000Z-240504T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.Y.0029.240504T0810Z-240505T2000Z/
Westmoreland-Northumberland-Lancaster-
410 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Westmoreland, Northumberland and Lancaster Counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Sunday.
* 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.
LEWISETTA VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
04/11 AM 3.0 1.5 1.5 1 NONE
04/11 PM 3.2 1.7 1.6 2 MINOR
05/11 AM 3.1 1.5 1.6 1 MINOR
06/12 AM 3.2 1.7 1.5 1 MINOR
06/01 PM 2.8 1.3 1.3 1 NONE
07/01 AM 3.0 1.5 1.2 1 NONE
DAHLGREN/COLONIAL BEACH VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 3.1 FT, MAJOR 5.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
04/01 PM 3.4 1.5 1.6 1 NONE
05/02 AM 3.7 1.8 1.7 1-2 MINOR
05/02 PM 3.4 1.5 1.6 1 NONE
06/02 AM 3.5 1.6 1.4 1 NONE
06/03 PM 3.1 1.2 1.3 1 NONE
WINDMILL POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
04/08 AM 2.9 1.5 1.7 1 NONE
04/09 PM 3.0 1.6 1.6 1 MINOR
05/09 AM 2.8 1.4 1.6 1 NONE
05/09 PM 2.9 1.5 1.4 1 NONE
06/10 AM 2.6 1.2 1.4 1 NONE
06/10 PM 2.8 1.4 1.2 1 NONE
&&
$$
VAZ076-041615-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.Y.0029.240504T0810Z-240505T2000Z/
Richmond-
410 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Richmond County.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water
above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads
and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns
near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
$$
VAZ084-520-522-041615-
/O.EXB.KAKQ.CF.S.0033.000000T0000Z-240505T0400Z/
Gloucester-Eastern King and Queen-Eastern Essex-
410 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above
ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Gloucester, Eastern King and Queen and Eastern Essex
Counties.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
WARE RIVER AT SCHLEY VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
04/06 AM 3.8 1.1 1.6 1 NONE
04/07 PM 4.0 1.3 1.5 1 NONE
05/07 AM 3.5 0.8 1.3 1 NONE
05/08 PM 3.8 1.1 1.1 1 NONE
06/08 AM 3.2 0.5 1.0 1 NONE
06/09 PM 3.7 1.0 0.9 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
04/07 AM 4.0 1.4 1.5 2 NONE
04/07 PM 4.3 1.7 1.5 2 NONE
05/08 AM 3.9 1.3 1.3 1 NONE
05/08 PM 4.1 1.5 1.1 1 NONE
06/08 AM 3.6 1.0 1.0 1 NONE
06/09 PM 4.1 1.5 1.0 1 NONE
&&
$$
MDZ022-023-041615-
/O.EXB.KAKQ.CF.S.0033.000000T0000Z-240505T0800Z/
Wicomico-Somerset-
410 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Wicomico and Somerset Counties.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tidal departures increase later Sunday into
early Monday, with a more widespread minor flood event likely.
Stay tuned for updates and the issuance of a Coastal Flood
Advisory.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
BISHOPS HEAD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.7 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 1.6 FT, MAJOR 2.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
04/11 AM 3.3 1.2 1.2 1-2 NONE
04/11 PM 3.4 1.3 1.1 2 MINOR
05/11 AM 3.4 1.3 1.3 2 MINOR
06/12 AM 3.8 1.7 1.3 1 MODERATE
06/12 PM 3.1 1.0 1.0 1 NONE
07/01 AM 3.5 1.4 0.9 1 MINOR
CRISFIELD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 1.8 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
04/10 AM 3.3 1.1 1.3 1 NONE
04/10 PM 3.2 1.0 1.3 1 NONE
05/11 AM 3.3 1.1 1.3 1 NONE
06/12 AM 3.6 1.4 1.4 1 MINOR
06/11 AM 3.0 0.8 1.2 1 NONE
07/12 AM 3.5 1.3 1.1 1 NONE
&&
$$
VAZ085-086-041615-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.CF.S.0033.000000T0000Z-240505T0400Z/
Middlesex-Mathews-
410 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Middlesex and Mathews Counties.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
WINDMILL POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
04/08 AM 2.9 1.5 1.7 1 NONE
04/09 PM 3.0 1.6 1.6 1 NONE
05/09 AM 2.8 1.4 1.6 1 NONE
05/09 PM 2.9 1.5 1.4 1 NONE
06/10 AM 2.6 1.2 1.4 1 NONE
06/10 PM 2.8 1.4 1.2 1 NONE
WARE RIVER AT SCHLEY VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
04/06 AM 3.8 1.1 1.6 1 NONE
04/07 PM 4.0 1.3 1.5 1 NONE
05/07 AM 3.5 0.8 1.3 1 NONE
05/08 PM 3.8 1.1 1.1 1 NONE
06/08 AM 3.2 0.5 1.0 1 NONE
06/09 PM 3.7 1.0 0.9 1 NONE
&&
$$
MDZ021-041615-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.CF.S.0033.000000T0000Z-240505T0800Z/
Dorchester-
410 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Dorchester County.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tidal departures increase later Sunday into
early Monday, with a more widespread minor flood event likely.
Stay tuned for updates and the issuance of a Coastal Flood
Advisory.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
CAMBRIDGE MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
04/02 PM 3.2 1.2 1.4 1 NONE
05/02 AM 3.5 1.5 1.4 1 NONE
05/02 PM 3.3 1.3 1.5 1 NONE
06/03 AM 3.7 1.7 1.4 1 MINOR
06/03 PM 3.1 1.1 1.3 1 NONE
BISHOPS HEAD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.7 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 1.6 FT, MAJOR 2.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
04/11 AM 3.3 1.2 1.2 1-2 NONE
04/11 PM 3.4 1.3 1.1 2 MINOR
05/11 AM 3.4 1.3 1.3 2 MINOR
06/12 AM 3.8 1.7 1.3 1 MODERATE
06/12 PM 3.1 1.0 1.0 1 NONE
07/01 AM 3.5 1.4 0.9 1 MINOR
&&
$$