NWS / NOAA weather: Coastal Flood Warning issued September 25 at 2:29PM EDT until September 27 at 5:00AM 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 5 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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

1388th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days