Coastal Flood Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1230 AM EDT Tue Jun 17 2025

VAZ076-521-522-171100-
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Richmond-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
1230 AM EDT Tue Jun 17 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
  low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Richmond, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT this morning.

* 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.

TAPPAHANNOCK VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 0.9 FT, MODERATE 1.4 FT, MAJOR 1.9 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 17/06 AM     3.0        0.9        1.2        1      MINOR
 17/07 PM     2.9        0.8        1.2        1       NONE
 18/07 AM     2.7        0.6        1.0        1       NONE
 18/08 PM     2.8        0.7        1.0        1       NONE
 19/08 AM     2.6        0.5        0.9        1       NONE

&&

$$