Coastal Flood Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
558 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
VAZ084-095>097-523-525-021800-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.S.0009.250802T1800Z-250803T0200Z/
Gloucester-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-York-
Hampton/Poquoson-
558 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT... Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Gloucester, Norfolk/Portsmouth, York, Hampton/Poquoson,
and Suffolk and Chesapeake.
* WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/05 AM 3.5 0.8 1.6 1 NONE
02/04 PM 4.4 1.7 1.9 1 NONE
03/05 AM 3.5 0.8 1.6 1 NONE
03/05 PM 4.1 1.4 1.6 1 NONE
04/06 AM 3.3 0.6 1.3 1 NONE
04/06 PM 3.7 1.0 1.1 1 NONE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/05 AM 3.5 0.9 1.8 1-2 NONE
02/04 PM 4.2 1.6 1.9 1 NONE
03/05 AM 3.5 0.9 1.8 1 NONE
03/05 PM 4.0 1.4 1.7 1-2 NONE
04/05 AM 3.1 0.5 1.5 1 NONE
04/06 PM 3.5 0.9 1.2 1 NONE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/04 PM 4.4 1.6 1.9 3 NONE
03/04 AM 3.6 0.8 1.7 3 NONE
03/05 PM 4.2 1.4 1.7 2-3 NONE
04/05 AM 3.3 0.5 1.4 2 NONE
04/06 PM 3.7 0.9 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/03 PM 4.4 1.5 1.8 5 NONE
03/03 AM 3.5 0.6 1.5 4 NONE
03/04 PM 4.2 1.3 1.5 4 NONE
04/04 AM 3.2 0.3 1.2 3-4 NONE
04/05 PM 3.8 0.9 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/05 AM 4.3 1.1 2.1 1 NONE
02/04 PM 4.6 1.4 1.8 1 NONE
03/05 AM 4.1 0.9 1.8 1 NONE
03/05 PM 4.5 1.3 1.7 1 NONE
04/06 AM 3.6 0.4 1.3 1 NONE
04/06 PM 4.1 0.9 1.2 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/05 PM 4.8 1.8 2.0 1 NONE
03/05 AM 4.2 1.2 2.0 1 NONE
03/06 PM 4.7 1.7 1.9 1 NONE
04/06 AM 3.6 0.6 1.4 1 NONE
04/07 PM 4.1 1.1 1.2 1 NONE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/04 PM 4.9 1.9 2.1 1 NONE
03/04 AM 4.0 1.0 1.8 1 NONE
03/05 PM 4.6 1.6 1.8 1 NONE
04/05 AM 3.6 0.6 1.4 1 NONE
04/05 PM 4.0 1.0 1.4 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/04 PM 4.4 1.6 1.9 3 NONE
03/05 AM 3.7 0.9 1.8 3 NONE
03/05 PM 4.4 1.6 1.9 3 NONE
04/05 AM 3.4 0.6 1.5 2 NONE
04/06 PM 3.9 1.1 1.3 2 NONE
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
558 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
VAZ098-100-021800-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.S.0009.250802T1800Z-250803T0200Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0006.250802T1200Z-250803T0000Z/
Virginia Beach-Northampton-
558 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, large breaking waves will
result in dangerous surf zone conditions.
For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one half 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 Statement, from 2 PM EDT this afternoon
through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet will result in rough
and a high risk for rip currents. Shallow tidal flooding is possible
in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/04 PM 4.4 1.6 1.9 3 NONE
03/04 AM 3.6 0.8 1.7 3 NONE
03/05 PM 4.2 1.4 1.7 2-3 NONE
04/05 AM 3.3 0.5 1.4 2 NONE
04/06 PM 3.7 0.9 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/03 PM 4.4 1.5 1.8 5 NONE
03/03 AM 3.5 0.6 1.5 4 NONE
03/04 PM 4.2 1.3 1.5 4 NONE
04/04 AM 3.2 0.3 1.2 3-4 NONE
04/05 PM 3.8 0.9 1.1 3 NONE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/04 PM 4.5 1.8 2.2 1 MINOR
03/04 AM 3.8 1.1 2.1 1 NONE
03/05 PM 4.3 1.6 2.0 1 NONE
04/05 AM 3.4 0.7 1.7 1 NONE
04/06 PM 3.9 1.2 1.5 1 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/05 AM 2.9 0.9 1.4 3 NONE
02/05 PM 3.1 1.1 1.3 3 MINOR
03/06 AM 2.7 0.7 1.2 2 NONE
03/07 PM 3.0 1.0 1.2 2 MINOR
04/07 AM 2.4 0.4 1.0 2 NONE
04/08 PM 2.7 0.7 0.8 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/04 PM 4.2 1.2 1.5 3 NONE
03/04 AM 3.4 0.4 1.3 2 NONE
03/05 PM 4.0 1.0 1.3 2 NONE
04/05 AM 3.2 0.2 1.1 2 NONE
04/05 PM 3.6 0.6 0.9 1-2 NONE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/04 PM 6.8 2.2 2.3 1 NONE
03/04 AM 5.3 0.7 1.9 1 NONE
03/05 PM 6.6 2.0 1.9 1 NONE
04/05 AM 4.9 0.3 1.5 1 NONE
04/06 PM 6.1 1.5 1.2 1 NONE
&&
$$
