Coastal Flood Warning
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1019 AM EDT Wed Sep 27 2023
VAZ095>097-525-272230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230928T0400Z/
Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-Hampton/Poquoson-
1019 AM EDT Wed Sep 27 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal portions of the cities of Chesapeake, Hampton,
Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, and Suffolk.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
27/08 AM 5.4 2.6 2.4 4 MINOR
27/08 PM 5.5 2.7 2.3 3 MODERATE
28/09 AM 5.2 2.4 2.0 3 MINOR
28/09 PM 5.3 2.5 2.1 3 MINOR
29/10 AM 5.0 2.2 1.6 3 MINOR
29/10 PM 4.3 1.5 1.2 2 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
27/07 AM 5.4 2.5 2.2 5 MINOR
27/07 PM 5.4 2.5 2.0 4-5 MINOR
28/08 AM 5.2 2.3 1.7 4 MINOR
28/08 PM 5.2 2.3 1.7 4 MINOR
29/09 AM 5.1 2.2 1.4 3 MINOR
29/09 PM 4.5 1.6 1.1 3 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
27/08 AM 5.7 2.5 2.4 1 MINOR
27/08 PM 5.8 2.6 2.3 1 MINOR
28/09 AM 5.7 2.5 2.1 1 MINOR
28/09 PM 5.7 2.5 2.1 1 MINOR
29/10 AM 5.6 2.4 1.8 1 MINOR
29/10 PM 4.8 1.6 1.3 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
27/08 AM 6.0 3.0 2.7 1 MODERATE
27/09 PM 5.8 2.8 2.2 1 MINOR
28/09 AM 5.7 2.7 2.1 1 MINOR
28/10 PM 5.7 2.7 2.1 1 MINOR
29/10 AM 5.7 2.7 1.9 1 MINOR
29/10 PM 5.0 2.0 1.5 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
27/08 AM 5.6 2.6 2.3 1 MINOR
27/09 PM 5.8 2.8 2.2 1 MINOR
28/09 AM 5.5 2.5 1.9 1 MINOR
28/10 PM 5.5 2.5 1.9 1 MINOR
29/10 AM 5.4 2.4 1.6 1 MINOR
29/10 PM 4.7 1.7 1.2 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
27/08 AM 5.4 2.6 2.4 4 MINOR
27/08 PM 5.4 2.6 2.1 3 MINOR
28/09 AM 5.2 2.4 1.9 3 MINOR
28/09 PM 5.2 2.4 1.9 3 MINOR
29/10 AM 5.0 2.2 1.5 3 MINOR
29/10 PM 4.4 1.6 1.2 2 NONE
&&
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