Elevated North America

NWS / NOAA weather: Coastal Flood Warning issued September 23 at 1:53AM EDT until September 25 at 8:00AM 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...Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster,
Middlesex, Mathews, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday.

* 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
907th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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