Mathews County
Coastal Flood Advisory until TUE 2:00 PM EDT
Issued September, 16 2025 at 6:23 AM - US/Eastern expires September, 16 2025 at 2:00 PM - US/Eastern
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 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...New Kent, Gloucester, Mathews, Eastern King William,
Eastern King and Queen and York Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 2 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.
GYWNNS ISLAND VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
16/06 AM 2.7 1.4 1.5 1 NONE
16/06 PM 3.3 2.0 1.9 1 MINOR
17/08 AM 2.6 1.2 1.3 1 NONE
17/08 PM 2.4 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
18/09 AM 2.1 0.8 0.7 1 NONE
18/09 PM 2.1 0.8 0.6 1 NONE
WEST POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
16/07 AM 4.5 1.0 1.8 1 NONE
16/08 PM 5.8 2.3 2.4 1 MINOR
17/09 AM 4.6 1.1 1.7 1 NONE
17/09 PM 4.8 1.3 1.4 1 NONE
18/10 AM 4.4 0.9 1.3 1 NONE
18/10 PM 4.7 1.2 1.3 1 NONE
WARE RIVER AT SCHLEY VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
16/05 PM 5.3 2.6 2.4 1 MINOR
17/05 AM 3.8 1.1 1.3 1 NONE
17/07 PM 4.0 1.3 1.0 1 NONE
18/07 AM 3.5 0.8 0.8 1 NONE
18/08 PM 3.8 1.1 0.7 1 NONE
YORKTOWN VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.9 FT, MODERATE 2.4 FT, MAJOR 2.9 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
16/05 PM 5.2 2.6 2.4 2 MODERATE
17/06 AM 3.7 1.1 1.3 1-2 NONE
17/07 PM 3.9 1.3 1.1 1 NONE
18/07 AM 3.4 0.8 0.9 1 NONE
18/08 PM 3.7 1.1 0.8 1 NONE
WINDMILL POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
16/08 AM 3.1 1.7 1.7 1 MINOR
16/07 PM 3.6 2.2 2.0 1 MODERATE
17/08 AM 2.9 1.5 1.4 1 NONE
17/09 PM 2.9 1.5 1.2 1 NONE
18/08 AM 2.5 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
18/10 PM 2.6 1.2 0.9 1 NONE
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