Norfolk/Portsmouth County
Coastal Flood Advisory until MON 8:00 PM EDT
Issued October, 13 2025 at 6:35 AM - US/Eastern expires October, 13 2025 at 8:00 PM - US/Eastern
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Around one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Charles City, Surry, James City, Isle of Wight,
Norfolk/Portsmouth, York, Newport News and Hampton/Poquoson
Counties, and Suffolk and Chesapeake.
* WHEN...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.
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.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
JAMES RIVER AT SCOTLAND/JAMESTOWN VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.0 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/06 PM 4.3 2.1 1.8 1 MINOR
14/06 AM 3.5 1.3 1.5 1 NONE
14/07 PM 4.1 1.9 1.7 1 MINOR
15/07 AM 3.9 1.7 1.8 1 NONE
15/08 PM 3.9 1.7 1.5 1 NONE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/02 PM 5.2 2.4 2.3 3 MINOR
14/04 AM 4.3 1.5 1.9 3-4 NONE
14/04 PM 4.8 2.0 1.9 3 MINOR
15/04 AM 4.3 1.5 1.9 3 NONE
15/05 PM 4.4 1.6 1.6 3 NONE
SMITHFIELD, VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 0.7 FT, MODERATE 1.2 FT, MAJOR 1.7 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/04 PM 3.8 1.0 0.5 1 MINOR
14/05 AM 3.0 0.2 0.2 1 NONE
14/06 PM 3.6 0.8 0.3 1 MINOR
15/06 AM 3.3 0.5 0.7 1 NONE
15/07 PM 3.4 0.6 0.2 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/02 PM 5.2 2.3 2.0 6 MINOR
14/03 AM 4.3 1.4 1.8 5-6 NONE
14/04 PM 5.0 2.1 2.0 5-6 MINOR
15/04 AM 4.3 1.4 1.7 5 NONE
15/04 PM 4.3 1.4 1.4 4 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/03 PM 5.4 2.2 2.0 1 MINOR
14/04 AM 4.5 1.3 1.6 1 NONE
14/04 PM 5.1 1.9 1.9 1 MINOR
15/05 AM 4.8 1.6 1.9 1 NONE
15/06 PM 4.7 1.5 1.5 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/03 PM 5.4 2.4 2.1 1 MINOR
14/04 AM 4.5 1.5 1.7 1 NONE
14/05 PM 5.1 2.1 1.8 1 MINOR
15/05 AM 4.6 1.6 1.8 1 NONE
15/05 PM 4.6 1.6 1.5 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/03 PM 5.3 2.3 2.1 1 MINOR
14/04 AM 4.5 1.5 1.8 1 NONE
14/04 PM 5.0 2.0 1.9 1 MINOR
15/05 AM 4.8 1.8 2.1 1 NONE
15/06 PM 4.8 1.8 1.8 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/03 PM 4.8 2.2 1.9 2 MINOR
14/04 AM 4.0 1.4 1.6 1-2 NONE
14/04 PM 4.3 1.7 1.5 1 NONE
15/05 AM 4.0 1.4 1.6 1 NONE
15/05 PM 4.1 1.5 1.4 1 NONE
FORT MONROE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/03 PM 5.0 2.2 1.9 2-3 MINOR
14/04 AM 4.1 1.3 1.6 3 NONE
14/04 PM 4.6 1.8 1.7 3 MINOR
15/05 AM 4.2 1.4 1.7 3 NONE
15/06 PM 4.3 1.5 1.4 3 NONE
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