Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
648 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
VAZ084-086-518-520-250000-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250824T2300Z/
Gloucester-Mathews-Eastern King William-Eastern King and Queen-
648 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
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VAZ075>078-085-521-522-250700-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250825T1000Z/
Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Middlesex-
Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
648 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster,
Middlesex, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Monday.
* 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 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/03 AM 3.1 1.6 1.4 1 MINOR
25/03 PM 2.9 1.4 1.3 1 NONE
26/04 AM 2.6 1.1 0.9 1 NONE
26/04 PM 2.5 1.0 0.9 1 NONE
27/04 AM 2.5 1.0 0.9 1 NONE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/05 AM 3.7 1.8 1.6 1 MINOR
25/05 PM 3.2 1.3 1.1 1 NONE
26/06 AM 2.9 1.0 0.9 1 NONE
26/06 PM 2.7 0.8 0.6 1 NONE
27/06 AM 2.7 0.8 0.7 1 NONE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/04 AM 3.0 0.9 1.0 1 MINOR
25/04 PM 2.8 0.7 0.7 1 NONE
26/04 AM 2.5 0.4 0.6 1 NONE
26/05 PM 2.5 0.4 0.4 1 NONE
27/05 AM 2.4 0.3 0.5 1 NONE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/12 AM 2.8 1.4 1.3 1 NONE
25/01 PM 2.9 1.5 1.3 1 NONE
26/12 AM 2.5 1.1 1.1 1 NONE
26/01 PM 2.5 1.1 0.9 1 NONE
27/02 AM 2.5 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
27/02 PM 2.4 1.0 0.8 1 NONE
&&
$$
MDZ021>023-250700-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250825T1100Z/
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-
648 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Monday.
* 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 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.
CAMBRIDGE MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/06 PM 3.4 1.4 1.3 1 NONE
25/06 AM 3.5 1.5 1.3 1 MINOR
25/07 PM 3.1 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
26/06 AM 2.9 0.9 0.8 1 NONE
26/07 PM 2.7 0.7 0.6 1 NONE
27/07 AM 2.7 0.7 0.6 1 NONE
BISHOPS HEAD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.7 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 1.6 FT, MAJOR 2.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/03 AM 3.5 1.4 1.2 1 MINOR
25/04 PM 3.2 1.1 0.9 1-2 MINOR
26/04 AM 2.9 0.8 0.7 1 NONE
26/04 PM 2.8 0.7 0.6 1 NONE
27/04 AM 2.6 0.5 0.6 1-2 NONE
CRISFIELD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 1.8 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/02 AM 3.5 1.3 1.5 1 MINOR
25/03 PM 3.2 1.0 1.3 1 NONE
26/02 AM 3.0 0.8 1.1 1 NONE
26/03 PM 2.9 0.7 1.0 1 NONE
27/03 AM 2.7 0.5 0.9 1 NONE
27/04 PM 2.8 0.6 0.8 1 NONE
&&
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MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-250700-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-250826T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack-
Northampton-
648 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Breaking waves of 3 to 5 ft will result in rough surf
conditions and a high risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...In Maryland, coastal Worcester County. In North
Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia
Beach, and Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...Through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions. Rip currents
can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into
the bottom causing neck and back injuries.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$