Coastal Flood Warning
Severe · ExpectedUntil 9:00 AM Thu·Issued 2:07 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 21 at 2:07PM EDT until October 22 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Details
What: For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
Where: Virginia Beach.
When: For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 9 AM EDT Thursday.
Impacts: Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
What to do
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Areas: Virginia Beach