NWS / NOAA weather: Coastal Flood Warning issued October 21 at 2:07PM EDT until October 22 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Westmoreland and Northumberland Counties.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Thursday.
* 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.
- Severity
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- This month
- 2424th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days