Virginia Beach County
Beach Hazard Statement until THU 9:00 PM EDT
Issued September, 23 2026 at 9:54 PM - US/Eastern expires September, 24 2026 at 9:00 PM - US/Eastern
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the
Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...Virginia Beach.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 AM EDT Friday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the
Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday 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 2
to 3 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.
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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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/08 AM 6.1 3.3 3.3 5 MODERATE
24/08 PM 5.9 3.1 3.0 4-5 MODERATE
25/08 AM 5.6 2.8 2.7 4 MODERATE
25/08 PM 5.3 2.5 2.5 3-4 MINOR
26/10 AM 5.3 2.5 2.2 3 MINOR
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/07 AM 6.0 3.1 3.1 7 MAJOR
24/07 PM 6.1 3.2 3.1 7 MAJOR
25/07 AM 5.8 2.9 2.8 6 MODERATE
25/08 PM 5.6 2.7 2.5 6 MODERATE
26/08 AM 5.4 2.5 2.1 5-6 MINOR
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/08 AM 5.9 3.2 3.3 1 MAJOR
24/08 PM 6.2 3.5 3.5 1 MAJOR
25/09 AM 6.0 3.3 3.2 1 MAJOR
25/09 PM 5.8 3.1 3.1 1 MAJOR
26/08 AM 5.4 2.7 2.7 1 MODERATE
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