Northampton County
Coastal Flood Warning from SUN 3:00 AM EST until SUN 1:00 PM EST
Issued January, 31 2026 at 1:31 PM - US/Eastern expires February, 01 2026 at 1:00 PM - US/Eastern
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM
EST MONDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 1 PM EST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8
to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. 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...Northampton County.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 AM Sunday to 4 AM
EST Monday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 3 AM to 1 PM
EST Sunday.
* 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
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.
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Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
31/09 PM 1.8 -0.2 0.1 5-6 NONE
01/10 AM 3.0 1.0 0.8 7-8 MINOR
01/10 PM 2.2 0.2 0.4 6 NONE
02/11 AM 2.6 0.6 0.4 3-5 NONE
02/11 PM 2.2 0.2 0.3 2 NONE
03/11 AM 2.4 0.4 0.3 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
31/08 PM 3.1 0.1 0.9 3-5 NONE
01/08 AM 4.9 1.9 2.0 6 MINOR
01/08 PM 3.7 0.7 1.4 4-5 NONE
02/09 AM 3.9 0.9 1.1 3 NONE
02/09 PM 3.5 0.5 1.0 1-2 NONE
03/09 AM 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
31/07 PM 4.9 0.3 1.0 1 NONE
01/08 AM 7.5 2.9 1.8 1 MODERATE
01/08 PM 5.8 1.2 1.7 1 NONE
02/09 AM 6.9 2.3 1.3 1 NONE
02/09 PM 5.6 1.0 1.3 1 NONE
03/09 AM 6.5 1.9 1.1 1 NONE
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