Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
869
WHUS41 KAKQ 192301
CFWAKQ
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
701 PM EDT Sun May 19 2024
MDZ021>023-200700-
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Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-
701 PM EDT Sun May 19 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT Monday.
* 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/03 AM 3.5 1.5 1.5 1 NONE
20/03 PM 2.9 0.9 1.3 1 NONE
21/03 AM 3.5 1.5 1.4 1 NONE
21/04 PM 2.9 0.9 1.3 1 NONE
22/04 AM 3.4 1.4 1.3 1 NONE
22/04 PM 2.7 0.7 1.1 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/12 AM 3.3 1.2 1.2 1 NONE
20/12 PM 2.9 0.8 1.2 1 NONE
21/12 AM 3.4 1.3 1.3 1 MINOR
21/01 PM 2.9 0.8 1.2 1 NONE
22/01 AM 3.3 1.2 1.1 1 NONE
22/01 PM 2.7 0.6 1.0 1 NONE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/11 PM 3.1 0.9 1.2 1 NONE
20/11 AM 2.8 0.6 1.2 1 NONE
20/11 PM 3.3 1.1 1.3 1 NONE
21/11 AM 2.8 0.6 1.3 1 NONE
22/01 AM 3.3 1.1 1.2 1 NONE
22/12 PM 2.7 0.5 1.1 1 NONE
&&
$$
VAZ098-200700-
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/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0039.000000T0000Z-240520T0300Z/
Virginia Beach-
701 PM EDT Sun May 19 2024
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
are expected through Monday. For the Coastal Flood Statement,
areas near the Chesapeake Bay may see nuisance tidal flooding
in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways this
evening.
* WHERE...Virginia Beach.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Monday
evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 11 PM EDT this
evening.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Rip currents can
sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
SEWELLS POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/07 PM 4.1 1.3 1.5 1 NONE
20/08 AM 3.7 0.9 1.5 1-2 NONE
20/08 PM 4.2 1.4 1.5 1-2 NONE
21/08 AM 3.5 0.7 1.3 1 NONE
21/08 PM 3.9 1.1 1.2 1 NONE
22/09 AM 3.1 0.3 0.9 1 NONE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.1 FT, MODERATE 2.6 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/07 PM 4.1 1.2 1.3 2 NONE
20/07 AM 3.6 0.7 1.3 2 NONE
20/07 PM 4.2 1.3 1.3 2 NONE
21/07 AM 3.3 0.4 1.1 1 NONE
21/08 PM 3.9 1.0 0.9 2 NONE
22/08 AM 3.0 0.1 0.7 1 NONE
LYNNHAVEN INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/07 PM 4.0 1.3 1.6 1 NONE
20/07 AM 3.5 0.8 1.6 1 NONE
20/08 PM 4.0 1.3 1.5 1 NONE
21/08 AM 3.3 0.6 1.3 1 NONE
21/08 PM 3.7 1.0 1.1 1 NONE
22/09 AM 2.9 0.2 0.9 1 NONE
&&
$$
VAZ089-090-093-095>097-523>525-200300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0039.000000T0000Z-240520T0300Z/
Surry-James City-Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-
Chesapeake-York-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson-
701 PM EDT Sun May 19 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Nuisance tidal flooding in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Surry, James City, Isle of Wight, Norfolk/Portsmouth,
York, Newport News and Hampton/Poquoson Counties, and Suffolk
and Chesapeake.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
JAMES RIVER AT SCOTLAND/JAMESTOWN VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/10 PM 3.7 1.5 1.6 1 NONE
20/10 AM 3.2 1.0 1.6 1 NONE
20/11 PM 3.8 1.6 1.6 1 NONE
21/11 AM 3.0 0.8 1.4 1 NONE
22/12 AM 3.6 1.4 1.3 1 NONE
22/12 PM 2.7 0.5 1.1 1 NONE
SEWELLS POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/07 PM 4.1 1.3 1.5 1 NONE
20/08 AM 3.7 0.9 1.5 1-2 NONE
20/08 PM 4.2 1.4 1.5 1-2 NONE
21/08 AM 3.5 0.7 1.3 1 NONE
21/08 PM 3.9 1.1 1.2 1 NONE
22/09 AM 3.1 0.3 0.9 1 NONE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.1 FT, MODERATE 2.6 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/07 PM 4.1 1.2 1.3 2 NONE
20/07 AM 3.6 0.7 1.3 2 NONE
20/07 PM 4.2 1.3 1.3 2 NONE
21/07 AM 3.3 0.4 1.1 1 NONE
21/08 PM 3.9 1.0 0.9 2 NONE
22/08 AM 3.0 0.1 0.7 1 NONE
MONEY POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/08 PM 4.5 1.3 1.6 1 NONE
20/08 AM 4.0 0.8 1.6 1 NONE
20/08 PM 4.5 1.3 1.5 1 NONE
21/09 AM 3.8 0.6 1.3 1 NONE
21/09 PM 4.3 1.1 1.2 1 NONE
22/09 AM 3.5 0.3 1.0 1 NONE
ELIZABETH RIVER AT MIDTOWN TUNNEL VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/08 PM 4.5 1.5 1.6 1 NONE
20/08 AM 4.1 1.1 1.7 1 NONE
20/08 PM 4.6 1.6 1.6 1 NONE
21/08 AM 3.8 0.8 1.4 1 NONE
21/09 PM 4.3 1.3 1.2 1 NONE
22/09 AM 3.4 0.4 1.0 1 NONE
WESTERN BRANCH OF THE ELIZABETH RIVER VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/08 PM 4.5 1.5 1.6 1 NONE
20/08 AM 4.0 1.0 1.6 1 NONE
20/08 PM 4.6 1.6 1.6 1 NONE
21/09 AM 3.9 0.9 1.4 1 NONE
21/09 PM 4.3 1.3 1.2 1 NONE
22/09 AM 3.5 0.5 1.0 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/07 PM 3.8 1.2 1.4 1 NONE
20/08 AM 3.5 0.9 1.5 1 NONE
20/08 PM 3.9 1.3 1.4 1 NONE
21/08 AM 3.2 0.6 1.2 1 NONE
21/09 PM 3.7 1.1 1.1 1 NONE
22/09 AM 3.0 0.4 0.9 1 NONE
FORT MONROE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/08 PM 4.1 1.3 1.5 1 NONE
20/08 AM 3.8 1.0 1.6 1-2 NONE
20/08 PM 4.2 1.4 1.5 1-2 NONE
21/08 AM 3.5 0.7 1.3 1 NONE
21/08 PM 3.9 1.1 1.2 1 NONE
22/09 AM 3.2 0.4 0.9 1 NONE
&&
$$
VAZ075>078-085-521-522-200700-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0039.240520T0000Z-240520T0800Z/
Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Middlesex-
Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
701 PM EDT Sun May 19 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Nuisance tidal flooding in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster,
Middlesex, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties.
* WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/12 AM 2.9 1.4 1.4 1 NONE
20/12 PM 2.7 1.2 1.4 1 NONE
21/12 AM 3.1 1.6 1.6 1 MINOR
21/01 PM 2.7 1.2 1.4 1 NONE
22/01 AM 2.9 1.4 1.3 1 NONE
22/01 PM 2.6 1.1 1.3 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/02 AM 3.3 1.4 1.5 1 NONE
20/03 PM 3.0 1.1 1.4 1 NONE
21/03 AM 3.4 1.5 1.5 1 NONE
21/03 PM 3.0 1.1 1.4 1 NONE
22/03 AM 3.3 1.4 1.4 1 NONE
22/04 PM 2.9 1.0 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/09 PM 2.8 1.4 1.5 1 NONE
20/09 AM 2.7 1.3 1.6 1 NONE
20/09 PM 3.0 1.6 1.7 1 NONE
21/10 AM 2.6 1.2 1.5 1 NONE
21/10 PM 2.8 1.4 1.4 1 NONE
22/11 AM 2.5 1.1 1.4 1 NONE
&&
$$
NCZ102-200700-
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Eastern Currituck-
701 PM EDT Sun May 19 2024
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents are expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Currituck County.
* WHEN...Through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$