NWS / NOAA weather: Coastal Flood Warning issued September 25 at 2:38AM EDT until September 26 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg),
Charles City, Surry, James City, Newport News and Isle of
Wight Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Saturday.
* 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 2
to 3 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.
- Severity
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- This month
- 1295th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days