Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
513 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025
DEZ002-201015-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-250820T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.A.0001.250821T2100Z-250823T0600Z/
Kent-
513 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Kent.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Thursday afternoon
through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in
coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal
waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to
vulnerable structures may begin to occur.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for
flooding are expected to develop.
Be prepared to begin taking appropriate action to protect life
and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency
management officials. Be sure to check the latest forecast from
time to time in case a warning is issued or any new information
becomes available.
Visit the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at
water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood
impact information for your local tide gauge.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Murderkill River at Bowers Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.6 ft, Moderate 7.6 ft, Major 8.6 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.9 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 2.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
19/07 PM 7.3 1.6 1.0 Minor
20/07 AM 5.7 0.0 1.4 None
20/08 PM 7.3 1.6 0.9 Minor
21/09 AM 6.5 0.8 1.6 None
21/09 PM 8.4 2.7 2.0 Moderate
22/09 AM 7.8 2.1 2.7 Moderate
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
312 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025
VAZ082-089-090-093-095>097-523>525-200315-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.A.0001.250821T2100Z-250822T2100Z/
Charles City-Surry-James City-Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-
Suffolk-Chesapeake-York-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson-
312 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Charles City, Surry, James City, Isle of Wight,
Norfolk/Portsmouth, York, Newport News and Hampton/Poquoson
Counties, and Suffolk and Chesapeake.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
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.
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 3.8 1.6 1.3 1 NONE
20/10 AM 3.4 1.2 1.4 1 NONE
20/11 PM 4.0 1.8 1.5 1 MINOR
21/11 AM 3.9 1.7 1.8 1 NONE
22/12 AM 5.0 2.8 2.5 1 MAJOR
22/12 PM 4.7 2.5 2.5 1 MODERATE
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 4.4 1.6 1.4 2 NONE
20/07 AM 3.8 1.0 1.4 1 NONE
20/08 PM 4.4 1.6 1.4 3-4 NONE
21/08 AM 4.8 2.0 2.2 5 MINOR
21/09 PM 6.0 3.2 3.0 4-5 MODERATE
22/09 AM 5.4 2.6 2.7 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/09 PM 3.7 0.9 0.3 1 MINOR
20/09 AM 3.0 0.2 0.2 1 NONE
20/10 PM 3.6 0.8 0.2 1 MINOR
21/10 AM 3.7 0.9 0.7 1 MINOR
21/10 PM 4.9 2.1 1.4 1 MAJOR
22/11 AM 4.3 1.5 1.2 1 MODERATE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/06 PM 4.4 1.5 1.2 2 NONE
20/07 AM 3.7 0.8 1.1 2 NONE
20/08 PM 4.5 1.6 1.3 4-5 NONE
21/07 AM 4.6 1.7 1.9 6-7 NONE
21/08 PM 5.8 2.9 2.6 6-7 MODERATE
22/08 AM 5.2 2.3 2.3 4-5 MINOR
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/07 PM 4.7 1.5 1.3 1 NONE
20/07 AM 4.1 0.9 1.3 1 NONE
20/08 PM 4.9 1.7 1.5 1 NONE
21/09 AM 5.2 2.0 2.2 1 MINOR
21/09 PM 6.2 3.0 2.8 1 MODERATE
22/09 AM 5.5 2.3 2.4 1 MINOR
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/07 PM 4.9 1.9 1.5 1 NONE
20/08 AM 4.2 1.2 1.4 1 NONE
20/08 PM 4.9 1.9 1.5 1 NONE
21/09 AM 5.3 2.3 2.3 1 MINOR
21/09 PM 6.4 3.4 2.9 1 MODERATE
22/10 AM 5.7 2.7 2.6 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/07 PM 4.7 1.7 1.4 1 NONE
20/07 AM 4.1 1.1 1.4 1 NONE
20/08 PM 4.9 1.9 1.6 1 NONE
21/09 AM 4.8 1.8 2.0 1 NONE
21/09 PM 6.1 3.1 2.7 1 MODERATE
22/09 AM 5.4 2.4 2.4 1 MINOR
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 4.2 1.6 1.3 1 NONE
20/07 AM 3.5 0.9 1.2 1 NONE
20/08 PM 4.1 1.5 1.2 1-2 NONE
21/09 AM 4.4 1.8 1.9 2 NONE
21/09 PM 5.4 2.8 2.5 2 MODERATE
22/09 AM 4.8 2.2 2.2 1 MINOR
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/07 PM 4.5 1.7 1.5 2 MINOR
20/07 AM 3.8 1.0 1.3 1-2 NONE
20/08 PM 4.6 1.8 1.5 3-4 MINOR
21/08 AM 4.7 1.9 2.1 5 MINOR
21/09 PM 5.9 3.1 2.8 4-5 MODERATE
22/09 AM 5.2 2.4 2.4 3 MINOR
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
312 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025
VAZ075>078-083-085-086-518-520>522-200315-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.Y.0005.250819T2200Z-250820T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.A.0001.250821T2100Z-250822T2100Z/
Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-New Kent-Middlesex-
Mathews-Eastern King William-Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-
Eastern Essex-
312 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one
to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and eastern Virginia.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM this evening
to 4 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from
Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/11 PM 3.2 1.7 1.5 1 MINOR
20/11 AM 2.9 1.4 1.4 1 NONE
21/01 AM 3.2 1.7 1.5 1 MINOR
21/01 PM 3.0 1.5 1.4 1 MINOR
22/01 AM 3.3 1.8 1.6 1 MINOR
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/12 AM 3.6 1.7 1.6 1 MINOR
20/01 PM 3.5 1.6 1.6 1 MINOR
21/02 AM 3.7 1.8 1.6 1 MINOR
21/02 PM 3.4 1.5 1.4 1 NONE
22/03 AM 3.6 1.7 1.4 1 MINOR
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/12 AM 3.3 1.2 1.2 1 MINOR
20/12 PM 2.9 0.8 1.2 1 NONE
21/01 AM 3.4 1.3 1.3 1 MINOR
21/01 PM 3.1 1.0 1.3 1 MINOR
22/02 AM 3.7 1.6 1.5 1 MODERATE
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 3.0 1.6 1.3 1 MINOR
20/09 AM 2.6 1.2 1.2 1 NONE
20/10 PM 3.1 1.7 1.4 1 MINOR
21/10 AM 3.2 1.8 1.7 1 MINOR
21/11 PM 3.6 2.2 1.9 1 MODERATE
22/10 AM 3.6 2.2 2.1 1 MODERATE
GYWNNS ISLAND 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 2.5 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
20/09 AM 2.2 0.9 1.0 1 NONE
20/10 PM 2.6 1.2 1.1 1 NONE
21/10 AM 2.9 1.6 1.6 1 NONE
21/10 PM 3.5 2.1 2.0 1 MODERATE
22/11 AM 3.2 1.9 1.8 1 MINOR
WEST POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/09 PM 5.2 1.7 1.8 1 MINOR
20/10 AM 4.4 0.9 1.6 1 NONE
20/10 PM 5.3 1.8 1.9 1 MINOR
21/11 AM 5.2 1.7 2.2 1 MINOR
21/11 PM 6.1 2.6 2.6 1 MODERATE
22/11 AM 5.6 2.1 2.5 1 MINOR
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/07 PM 4.3 1.6 1.3 1 NONE
20/07 AM 3.8 1.1 1.3 1 NONE
20/08 PM 4.5 1.8 1.4 1 MINOR
21/08 AM 4.1 1.4 1.5 1 NONE
21/09 PM 5.2 2.5 2.1 1 MINOR
22/09 AM 4.9 2.2 2.1 1 MINOR
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
312 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025
MDZ025-VAZ099-100-200315-
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/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton-
312 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO
7 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip
currents is expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 10 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the
Coastal Flood Watch, one to three feet of inundation above
ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and
tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia,
Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 PM Wednesday to 7
AM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Thursday
afternoon through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Shoreline and dune erosion is likely.
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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
OCEAN CITY INLET MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/06 PM 3.9 1.4 1.1 1 NONE
20/05 AM 3.3 0.8 1.2 1 NONE
20/07 PM 3.9 1.4 1.0 1 NONE
21/07 AM 3.7 1.2 1.5 1 NONE
21/08 PM 4.9 2.4 2.0 1 MINOR
22/08 AM 4.4 1.9 2.1 1 MINOR
SAXIS VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/10 PM 3.7 1.2 0.9 1-2 NONE
20/11 AM 3.2 0.7 1.0 1 NONE
20/11 PM 3.9 1.4 1.1 2-3 NONE
21/11 AM 3.4 0.9 1.0 4-5 NONE
22/12 AM 4.2 1.7 1.3 4-5 NONE
22/12 PM 4.3 1.8 1.8 3 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/08 PM 3.2 1.2 1.1 2 MINOR
20/08 AM 2.8 0.8 1.2 1 NONE
20/09 PM 3.3 1.3 1.2 2-3 MINOR
21/10 AM 3.3 1.3 1.6 5 MINOR
21/10 PM 4.0 2.0 1.9 5 MODERATE
22/10 AM 3.7 1.7 2.0 3-4 MODERATE
CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/06 PM 4.0 1.2 0.5 1 NONE
20/06 AM 3.1 0.3 0.3 1 NONE
20/07 PM 3.8 1.0 0.3 1 NONE
21/07 AM 3.5 0.7 0.6 1 NONE
21/08 PM 5.1 2.3 1.6 1 MODERATE
22/07 AM 4.7 1.9 1.7 1 MINOR
WACHAPREAGUE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/07 PM 6.3 1.8 1.6 1 NONE
20/06 AM 5.2 0.7 1.5 1 NONE
20/07 PM 6.3 1.8 1.5 1 NONE
21/07 AM 5.5 1.0 1.6 1 NONE
21/08 PM 6.9 2.4 2.1 1 MINOR
22/08 AM 6.8 2.3 2.7 1 MINOR
TANGIER ISLAND, VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/10 PM 3.5 1.6 1.6 1 MINOR
20/10 AM 2.9 1.1 1.6 1 NONE
20/11 PM 3.5 1.6 1.6 1 MINOR
21/11 AM 3.1 1.2 1.7 1 NONE
21/11 PM 3.8 2.0 2.0 1 MODERATE
22/12 PM 3.8 2.0 2.3 1 MODERATE
HARBORTON VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.5 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/09 PM 3.6 1.6 1.4 1 NONE
20/10 AM 3.2 1.2 1.4 1 NONE
20/10 PM 3.7 1.7 1.5 1 NONE
21/11 AM 3.7 1.7 1.8 1 NONE
21/11 PM 4.2 2.2 2.0 1 NONE
22/12 PM 4.4 2.4 2.4 1 NONE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/07 PM 4.3 1.3 1.1 2 NONE
20/07 AM 3.7 0.7 1.1 1 NONE
20/08 PM 4.4 1.4 1.2 3-4 NONE
21/08 AM 4.4 1.4 1.6 5-6 NONE
21/08 PM 5.5 2.5 2.3 5-6 MAJOR
22/09 AM 5.1 2.1 2.2 3-4 MODERATE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/06 PM 7.0 2.4 1.4 1 MINOR
20/07 AM 5.4 0.8 1.5 1 NONE
20/07 PM 7.1 2.5 1.4 1 MINOR
21/08 AM 6.0 1.4 1.8 1 NONE
21/08 PM 8.4 3.8 2.6 1 MODERATE
22/08 AM 7.0 2.4 2.6 1 MINOR
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
312 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025
VAZ084-200315-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.A.0001.250821T2100Z-250822T2100Z/
Gloucester-
312 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Gloucester County.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
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.
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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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/07 PM 4.3 1.6 1.3 1 NONE
20/07 AM 3.8 1.1 1.3 1 NONE
20/08 PM 4.5 1.8 1.4 1 MINOR
21/08 AM 4.1 1.4 1.5 1 NONE
21/09 PM 5.2 2.5 2.1 1 MINOR
22/09 AM 4.9 2.2 2.1 1 MINOR
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 4.2 1.6 1.3 1 NONE
20/07 AM 3.5 0.9 1.2 1 NONE
20/08 PM 4.1 1.5 1.2 1-2 NONE
21/09 AM 4.4 1.8 1.9 2 NONE
21/09 PM 5.4 2.8 2.5 2 MODERATE
22/09 AM 4.8 2.2 2.2 1 MINOR
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