Virginia Beach County
Beach Hazard Statement until WED 8:00 PM EDT
Issued September, 16 2025 at 7:57 PM - US/Eastern expires September, 17 2025 at 8:00 PM - US/Eastern
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 5 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and
strong longshore currents in the surf zone
* WHERE...Virginia Beach.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 11 PM EDT this
evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday
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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
17/05 AM 3.7 0.9 1.4 2-4 NONE
17/07 PM 3.8 1.0 0.8 2 NONE
18/07 AM 3.6 0.8 0.9 1 NONE
18/08 PM 3.7 0.9 0.7 1 NONE
19/08 AM 3.5 0.7 0.6 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
17/05 AM 3.9 1.0 1.3 3-4 NONE
17/06 PM 4.2 1.3 1.1 3 NONE
18/06 AM 3.7 0.8 0.9 2 NONE
18/07 PM 3.9 1.0 0.8 1-2 NONE
19/07 AM 3.5 0.6 0.6 1 NONE
LYNNHAVEN INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
17/06 AM 3.8 1.1 1.5 1 NONE
17/06 PM 4.5 1.8 1.3 1 MINOR
18/07 AM 4.0 1.3 1.2 1 NONE
18/08 PM 4.1 1.4 1.3 1 NONE
19/08 AM 3.8 1.1 1.2 1 NONE
&&
