Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
251 PM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026
VAZ099-100-280300-
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/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260927T2100Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260928T0000Z/
Accomack-Northampton-
251 PM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 AM EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, a high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal
Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground
level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT
this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 PM this
evening to 4 AM EDT Monday.
* 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.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
SAXIS VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/01 AM 4.5 2.0 1.8 2 NONE
28/02 PM 4.2 1.7 1.0 1-2 NONE
29/02 AM 3.6 1.1 0.9 1 NONE
29/03 PM 3.9 1.4 0.7 1 NONE
30/03 AM 3.2 0.7 0.6 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/12 AM 3.4 1.4 1.6 3 MINOR
28/12 PM 3.2 1.2 1.0 1-2 MINOR
29/12 AM 2.7 0.7 0.9 1 NONE
29/01 PM 3.1 1.1 0.8 1 MINOR
30/01 AM 2.5 0.5 0.7 1 NONE
CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
27/09 PM 4.2 1.4 0.9 1 NONE
28/09 AM 4.2 1.4 0.6 1 NONE
28/10 PM 3.7 0.9 0.5 1 NONE
29/10 AM 3.9 1.1 0.2 1 NONE
29/10 PM 3.1 0.3 0.0 1 NONE
30/11 AM 3.6 0.8 -0.1 1 NONE
WACHAPREAGUE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
27/10 PM 5.8 1.3 1.4 1 NONE
28/10 AM 5.9 1.4 0.9 1 NONE
28/11 PM 5.0 0.5 0.7 1 NONE
29/11 AM 5.8 1.3 0.7 1 NONE
29/11 PM 4.7 0.2 0.6 1 NONE
30/12 PM 5.4 0.9 0.4 1 NONE
TANGIER ISLAND VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/01 AM 3.4 1.6 1.8 1 MINOR
28/01 PM 3.2 1.4 1.4 1 NONE
29/02 AM 2.8 1.0 1.2 1 NONE
29/02 PM 3.1 1.2 1.2 1 NONE
30/02 AM 2.6 0.8 1.1 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
27/10 PM 4.3 1.3 1.2 2-3 NONE
28/10 AM 4.1 1.1 0.5 1-2 NONE
28/10 PM 3.4 0.4 0.4 1 NONE
29/11 AM 4.0 1.0 0.4 1 NONE
29/11 PM 3.2 0.2 0.3 1 NONE
30/12 PM 3.7 0.7 0.1 1 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
27/10 PM 6.6 2.0 1.2 1 NONE
28/10 AM 6.9 2.3 0.7 1 NONE
28/11 PM 5.9 1.3 0.7 1 NONE
29/11 AM 6.9 2.3 0.6 1 NONE
29/11 PM 5.7 1.1 0.8 1 NONE
30/12 PM 6.9 2.3 0.6 1 NONE
&&
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