James City County
Coastal Flood Warning until FRI 4:00 AM EDT
Issued September, 23 2026 at 9:54 PM - US/Eastern expires September, 25 2026 at 4:00 AM - US/Eastern
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Prince George (including Hopewell), Charles City,
Surry, James City, Isle of Wight, and Newport News.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Friday.
* 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/11 PM 5.4 3.2 3.0 1 MAJOR
24/11 AM 5.6 3.4 3.3 1 MAJOR
24/11 PM 5.4 3.2 2.9 1 MAJOR
25/11 AM 5.0 2.8 2.6 1 MAJOR
25/11 PM 4.5 2.3 2.1 1 MODERATE
26/11 AM 4.4 2.2 2.0 1 MINOR
FORT MONROE 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 6.2 3.4 3.3 5 MODERATE
24/08 PM 6.1 3.3 3.1 4-5 MODERATE
25/09 AM 5.9 3.1 2.8 4-5 MODERATE
25/09 PM 5.4 2.6 2.4 4 MINOR
26/09 AM 5.2 2.4 2.0 4 MINOR
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
LEEWARD MARINA - NEWPORT NEWS 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/09 PM 6.0 3.2 3.0 1 MODERATE
24/09 AM 6.3 3.5 3.3 1 MODERATE
24/09 PM 6.2 3.4 3.1 1 MODERATE
25/09 AM 5.9 3.1 2.7 1 MODERATE
25/10 PM 5.3 2.5 2.1 1 MINOR
26/10 AM 5.3 2.5 1.9 1 MINOR
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/09 PM 5.0 2.2 1.7 1 MAJOR
24/10 AM 5.4 2.6 2.2 1 MAJOR
24/10 PM 5.1 2.3 1.8 1 MAJOR
25/10 AM 4.6 1.8 1.2 1 MAJOR
25/11 PM 4.2 1.4 0.8 1 MODERATE
26/11 AM 4.0 1.2 0.4 1 MODERATE
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