Northampton County
Coastal Flood Advisory until THU 2:00 PM EDT
Issued October, 03 2024 at 9:35 AM - US/Eastern expires October, 03 2024 at 2:00 PM - US/Eastern
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT
this 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. Breaking
waves of 3 to 4 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a
high risk of rip currents.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
SAXIS VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/01 PM 4.2 1.7 1.3 1 NONE
04/01 AM 3.7 1.2 1.2 1 NONE
04/02 PM 3.9 1.4 1.0 1 NONE
05/02 AM 3.4 0.9 1.0 1 NONE
05/02 PM 3.8 1.3 0.9 1 NONE
06/02 AM 3.2 0.7 0.9 1 NONE
NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/11 AM 3.4 1.4 1.5 1 MINOR
04/12 AM 3.1 1.1 1.4 1 MINOR
04/12 PM 3.2 1.2 1.2 1 MINOR
05/12 AM 2.7 0.7 1.1 1 NONE
05/01 PM 3.1 1.1 1.1 1 MINOR
06/01 AM 2.7 0.7 1.1 1 NONE
CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/09 AM 4.0 1.2 0.6 1 NONE
03/09 PM 3.5 0.7 0.5 1 NONE
04/09 AM 3.8 1.0 0.4 1 NONE
04/09 PM 3.3 0.5 0.4 1 NONE
05/10 AM 3.6 0.8 0.2 1 NONE
05/10 PM 3.3 0.5 0.4 1 NONE
WACHAPREAGUE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/10 AM 5.9 1.4 1.3 1 NONE
03/10 PM 5.5 1.0 1.3 1 NONE
04/10 AM 5.7 1.2 1.0 1 NONE
04/10 PM 5.0 0.5 1.0 1 NONE
05/11 AM 5.5 1.0 0.9 1 NONE
05/11 PM 4.9 0.4 1.0 1 NONE
TANGIER ISLAND, VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/12 PM 3.7 1.9 1.7 1 MINOR
04/01 AM 3.5 1.6 1.7 1 MINOR
04/01 PM 3.6 1.8 1.6 1 MINOR
05/02 AM 3.3 1.5 1.5 1 MINOR
05/02 PM 3.5 1.6 1.4 1 MINOR
06/02 AM 3.2 1.4 1.5 1 NONE
HARBORTON VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.5 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/12 PM 3.9 1.9 1.6 1 NONE
04/01 AM 3.6 1.6 1.6 1 NONE
04/01 PM 3.7 1.7 1.4 1 NONE
05/12 AM 3.1 1.1 1.3 1 NONE
05/02 PM 3.5 1.5 1.2 1 NONE
06/02 AM 3.0 1.0 1.2 1 NONE
KIPTOPEKE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/09 AM 4.6 1.6 1.4 1 MINOR
03/10 PM 4.0 1.0 1.1 1 NONE
04/10 AM 4.3 1.3 1.0 1 NONE
04/10 PM 3.6 0.6 0.9 1 NONE
05/10 AM 4.1 1.1 0.9 1 NONE
05/11 PM 3.6 0.6 0.9 1 NONE
OYSTER VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/09 AM 6.2 1.6 0.8 1 NONE
03/10 PM 6.3 1.7 1.4 1 NONE
04/10 AM 6.7 2.1 1.2 1 NONE
04/10 PM 5.9 1.3 1.2 1 NONE
05/11 AM 6.7 2.1 1.2 1 NONE
05/11 PM 5.7 1.1 1.2 1 NONE
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