Moderate Storm Surge ● Active
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 19 at 4:09AM EDT until October 22 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA, United States of America
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* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Surry and James City Counties.
* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Surry; James City |
| 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: Surry; James City
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