Moderate Storm Surge ● Active
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 19 at 4:09AM EDT until October 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA, United States of America
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* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8
to 14 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the
Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above
ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and
tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In
Virginia, Virginia Beach.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Wednesday.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon today to 10 AM EDT
Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Tuesday morning
through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above
ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low
lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the
waterfront will experience shallow flooding. For the Coastal
Flood Watch, numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous
swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Eastern Currituck; Virginia Beach |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Future |
| Cap Certainty | Possible |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-19T14:00:00-04:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Eastern Currituck; Virginia Beach
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