Norfolk/Portsmouth County
Coastal Flood Advisory until TUE 1:00 PM EDT
Issued September, 16 2025 at 2:05 AM - US/Eastern expires September, 16 2025 at 1:00 PM - US/Eastern
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 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 Coastal Flood Warning, one to two
feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying
areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 1 PM this
afternoon to 11 PM EDT this evening.
* 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 1 to 2 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
SEWELLS POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
16/06 AM 4.8 2.0 2.5 5 MINOR
16/05 PM 5.6 2.8 2.7 5-6 MODERATE
17/06 AM 4.0 1.2 1.5 2-3 NONE
17/07 PM 4.2 1.4 1.2 2 NONE
18/07 AM 3.7 0.9 1.0 1 NONE
18/08 PM 3.8 1.0 0.8 1 NONE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.1 FT, MODERATE 2.6 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
16/04 AM 4.8 1.9 2.3 7-8 NONE
16/04 PM 5.5 2.6 2.5 7 MODERATE
17/05 AM 3.9 1.0 1.3 3-4 NONE
17/06 PM 4.2 1.3 1.1 2-3 NONE
18/06 AM 3.7 0.8 0.9 2 NONE
18/07 PM 3.9 1.0 0.8 1 NONE
MONEY POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.8 FT, MAJOR 3.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
16/06 AM 5.0 1.8 2.3 1 MINOR
16/05 PM 6.0 2.8 2.8 1 MODERATE
17/06 AM 4.4 1.2 1.5 1 NONE
17/07 PM 4.5 1.3 1.1 1 NONE
18/07 AM 4.0 0.8 0.9 1 NONE
18/08 PM 4.2 1.0 0.8 1 NONE
ELIZABETH RIVER AT MIDTOWN TUNNEL VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
16/05 AM 5.1 2.1 2.4 1 MINOR
16/05 PM 6.0 3.0 2.8 1 MODERATE
17/07 AM 4.3 1.3 1.4 1 NONE
17/07 PM 4.5 1.5 1.1 1 NONE
18/08 AM 4.1 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
18/08 PM 4.2 1.2 0.8 1 NONE
WESTERN BRANCH OF THE ELIZABETH RIVER VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
16/05 AM 5.1 2.1 2.5 1 MINOR
16/06 PM 6.0 3.0 2.8 1 MODERATE
17/06 AM 4.2 1.2 1.5 1 NONE
17/07 PM 4.5 1.5 1.3 1 NONE
18/07 AM 3.9 0.9 1.1 1 NONE
18/08 PM 4.3 1.3 1.0 1 NONE
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