Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
343 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
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Eastern Currituck-
343 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS
MORNING TO NOON EDT TODAY...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip
currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Eastern Currituck County.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this
morning through Friday evening. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to noon EDT today.
* 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. Breaking waves of 4
to 7 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of
rip currents. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions are
expected.
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.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
COROLLA NC
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 6.5 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/09 AM 5.6 1.9 0.8 6-7 MINOR
09/10 PM 4.8 1.1 1.1 7 NONE
10/10 AM 5.5 1.8 0.8 6 MINOR
10/11 PM 4.3 0.6 0.8 6 NONE
11/11 AM 5.3 1.6 0.7 6-7 NONE
12/12 AM 4.7 1.0 1.3 9 NONE
&&
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Virginia Beach-Northampton-
343 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip
currents. For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one half foot
of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Virginia Beach, and Northampton County.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this
morning through Friday evening. For the Coastal Flood
Statement, from 10 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Breaking waves of 4
to 7 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of
rip currents. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions are
expected.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/11 AM 4.5 1.7 0.9 3-4 MINOR
10/12 AM 4.0 1.2 1.1 3-4 NONE
10/12 PM 4.5 1.7 1.0 2-3 MINOR
11/01 AM 3.8 1.0 1.1 2 NONE
11/01 PM 4.6 1.8 1.2 3 MINOR
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/10 AM 4.5 1.6 0.7 4 NONE
09/10 PM 3.9 1.0 1.0 4 NONE
10/11 AM 4.6 1.7 0.8 3-4 NONE
10/11 PM 3.8 0.9 1.0 3 NONE
11/12 PM 4.6 1.7 1.0 4 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/11 AM 4.5 1.8 1.1 1 MINOR
09/11 PM 3.8 1.1 1.2 1 NONE
10/12 PM 4.4 1.7 1.1 1 NONE
11/12 AM 3.5 0.8 1.0 1 NONE
11/01 PM 4.4 1.7 1.2 1 NONE
NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/01 PM 2.9 0.9 0.5 3 NONE
10/01 AM 2.6 0.6 0.8 2-3 NONE
10/02 PM 3.2 1.2 0.8 1-2 MINOR
11/02 AM 2.7 0.7 0.9 1 NONE
11/02 PM 3.3 1.3 1.0 2-3 MINOR
KIPTOPEKE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/11 AM 4.3 1.3 0.5 3 NONE
09/11 PM 3.6 0.6 0.6 2 NONE
10/11 AM 4.3 1.3 0.6 2 NONE
11/12 AM 3.6 0.6 0.7 1-2 NONE
11/12 PM 4.5 1.5 0.9 2 MINOR
OYSTER VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/11 AM 7.2 2.6 0.4 1 MINOR
09/11 PM 5.9 1.3 0.8 1 NONE
10/12 PM 7.4 2.8 0.8 1 MINOR
11/12 AM 5.7 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
11/12 PM 7.4 2.8 1.1 1 MINOR
&&
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Maryland Beaches-Accomack-
343 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...A high risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia,
Accomack County.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 4 to 6 ft will result in rough surf
conditions and a high risk of rip currents. Dangerous swimming
and surfing conditions are expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
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Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-Newport News-
Hampton/Poquoson-
343 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Isle of Wight, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Newport News and
Hampton/Poquoson Counties, and Suffolk and Chesapeake.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/02 AM 2.7 0.5 0.3 1 NONE
09/02 PM 3.5 1.3 0.7 1 NONE
10/02 AM 3.4 1.2 1.1 1 NONE
10/03 PM 3.8 1.6 1.0 1 NONE
11/04 AM 3.4 1.2 1.2 1 NONE
11/04 PM 3.9 1.7 1.2 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/11 AM 4.5 1.7 0.9 3-4 MINOR
10/12 AM 4.0 1.2 1.1 3-4 NONE
10/12 PM 4.5 1.7 1.0 2-3 MINOR
11/01 AM 3.8 1.0 1.1 2 NONE
11/01 PM 4.6 1.8 1.2 3 MINOR
SMITHFIELD, VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 0.7 FT, MODERATE 1.2 FT, MAJOR 1.7 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/01 PM 3.6 0.8 -0.5 1 MINOR
10/01 AM 3.2 0.4 -0.1 1 NONE
10/02 PM 3.7 0.9 -0.3 1 MINOR
11/02 AM 2.9 0.1 -0.2 1 NONE
11/03 PM 3.7 0.9 -0.2 1 MINOR
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/10 AM 4.5 1.6 0.7 4 NONE
09/10 PM 3.9 1.0 1.0 4 NONE
10/11 AM 4.6 1.7 0.8 3-4 NONE
10/11 PM 3.8 0.9 1.0 3 NONE
11/12 PM 4.6 1.7 1.0 4 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/11 AM 4.9 1.7 0.9 1 NONE
10/12 AM 4.5 1.3 1.2 1 NONE
10/12 PM 4.9 1.7 1.0 1 NONE
11/01 AM 4.2 1.0 1.0 1 NONE
11/01 PM 4.9 1.7 1.1 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/12 PM 5.0 2.0 0.9 1 MINOR
10/12 AM 4.5 1.5 1.2 1 NONE
10/12 PM 5.1 2.1 1.1 1 MINOR
11/01 AM 4.2 1.2 1.1 1 NONE
11/01 PM 5.0 2.0 1.1 1 MINOR
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/11 AM 4.7 1.7 1.0 1 NONE
10/12 AM 4.4 1.4 1.2 1 NONE
10/12 PM 4.8 1.8 1.2 1 NONE
11/01 AM 4.1 1.1 1.1 1 NONE
11/01 PM 4.8 1.8 1.3 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/11 AM 4.5 1.7 0.8 3 MINOR
10/12 AM 3.9 1.1 1.0 3 NONE
10/12 PM 4.5 1.7 0.9 2-3 MINOR
11/01 AM 3.8 1.0 1.0 2 NONE
11/01 PM 4.6 1.8 1.1 3-4 MINOR
&&
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