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
439 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
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Eastern Currituck-
439 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS
MORNING TO 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* 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, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 1 PM
EDT this afternoon.
* 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 5 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 a few 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/10 AM 5.6 1.9 0.9 6 MINOR
10/11 PM 4.3 0.6 0.8 5-6 NONE
11/12 PM 5.5 1.8 1.0 6-7 MINOR
12/12 AM 5.2 1.5 1.8 9-11 NONE
12/12 PM 6.3 2.6 2.0 11-12 MODERATE
13/01 AM 5.1 1.4 1.9 8-9 NONE
&&
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Virginia Beach-Northampton-
439 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* 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...Virginia Beach, and Northampton County.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 4
PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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 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...
If travel is required, allow extra time as a few 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/12 PM 4.6 1.8 1.1 2-3 MINOR
11/12 AM 3.6 0.8 0.9 2 NONE
11/01 PM 4.6 1.8 1.2 2-3 MINOR
12/02 AM 5.0 2.2 2.4 4-5 MINOR
12/02 PM 6.0 3.2 2.8 5 MODERATE
13/02 AM 5.0 2.2 2.5 4 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/11 AM 4.6 1.7 0.8 4 NONE
10/11 PM 3.7 0.8 0.9 3 NONE
11/12 PM 4.6 1.7 1.0 3-4 NONE
12/01 AM 4.5 1.6 1.8 6-7 NONE
12/01 PM 5.9 3.0 2.5 8 MODERATE
13/02 AM 5.0 2.1 2.4 7 MINOR
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/12 PM 4.7 2.0 1.4 1 MINOR
11/12 AM 3.7 1.0 1.2 1 NONE
11/01 PM 4.5 1.8 1.3 1 MINOR
12/02 AM 4.8 2.1 2.5 1 MINOR
12/01 PM 6.0 3.3 3.1 1 MAJOR
13/02 AM 5.1 2.4 2.8 1 MODERATE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/02 PM 3.2 1.2 0.8 2 MINOR
11/02 AM 2.7 0.7 0.9 2 NONE
11/02 PM 3.4 1.4 1.1 2 MINOR
12/03 AM 3.1 1.1 1.4 3-4 MINOR
12/03 PM 3.9 1.9 1.7 4-5 MODERATE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/11 AM 4.5 1.5 0.8 2 MINOR
11/12 AM 3.6 0.6 0.7 1 NONE
11/12 PM 4.4 1.4 0.8 2 NONE
12/02 AM 4.2 1.2 1.6 3 NONE
12/01 PM 5.5 2.5 2.1 3 MAJOR
13/02 AM 4.8 1.8 2.2 4 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/12 PM 7.4 2.8 0.8 1 MINOR
11/12 AM 5.6 1.0 0.9 1 NONE
11/12 PM 7.1 2.5 0.8 1 MINOR
12/01 AM 6.5 1.9 2.2 1 NONE
12/01 PM 8.4 3.8 2.5 1 MODERATE
13/02 AM 6.4 1.8 2.4 1 NONE
&&
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Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-Newport News-
Hampton/Poquoson-
439 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one 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 11 AM this morning to 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as a few 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/03 PM 3.9 1.7 1.1 1 NONE
11/03 AM 3.2 1.0 1.0 1 NONE
11/04 PM 3.9 1.7 1.2 1 NONE
12/05 AM 4.1 1.9 2.0 1 MINOR
12/04 PM 5.0 2.8 2.5 1 MAJOR
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/12 PM 4.6 1.8 1.1 2-3 MINOR
11/12 AM 3.6 0.8 0.9 2 NONE
11/01 PM 4.6 1.8 1.2 2-3 MINOR
12/02 AM 5.0 2.2 2.4 4-5 MINOR
12/02 PM 6.0 3.2 2.8 5 MODERATE
13/02 AM 5.0 2.2 2.5 4 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/02 PM 3.6 0.8 -0.4 1 MINOR
11/02 AM 2.9 0.1 -0.2 1 NONE
11/03 PM 3.7 0.9 -0.2 1 MINOR
12/02 AM 3.7 0.9 0.9 1 MINOR
12/04 PM 4.9 2.1 1.2 1 MAJOR
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/11 AM 4.6 1.7 0.8 4 NONE
10/11 PM 3.7 0.8 0.9 3 NONE
11/12 PM 4.6 1.7 1.0 3-4 NONE
12/01 AM 4.5 1.6 1.8 6-7 NONE
12/01 PM 5.9 3.0 2.5 8 MODERATE
13/02 AM 5.0 2.1 2.4 7 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/12 PM 5.0 1.8 1.1 1 MINOR
11/01 AM 4.2 1.0 1.0 1 NONE
11/01 PM 4.9 1.7 1.1 1 NONE
12/02 AM 5.3 2.1 2.3 1 MINOR
12/02 PM 6.4 3.2 2.8 1 MODERATE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/12 PM 4.9 1.9 0.9 1 NONE
11/01 AM 4.1 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
11/01 PM 4.9 1.9 1.0 1 NONE
12/02 AM 5.3 2.3 2.3 1 MINOR
12/02 PM 6.4 3.4 2.7 1 MODERATE
13/02 AM 5.3 2.3 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/01 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
12/02 AM 5.2 2.2 2.3 1 MINOR
12/02 PM 6.4 3.4 3.1 1 MODERATE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/12 PM 4.6 1.8 1.0 2-3 MINOR
11/01 AM 3.8 1.0 1.0 2 NONE
11/01 PM 4.6 1.8 1.1 2-3 MINOR
12/01 AM 4.7 1.9 2.0 5 MINOR
12/01 PM 5.9 3.1 2.8 4-5 MODERATE
13/02 AM 4.9 2.1 2.4 3-4 MINOR
&&
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Maryland Beaches-Accomack-
439 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...A high risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...In Maryland, coastal Worcester County. In Virginia,
Accomack County.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 3 to 5 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.
&&
$$