- moderate
- future
- possible
Coastal Flood Watch
Newport News
By NWS Wakefield VA
What to do
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.
The forecast zones this alert names, simplified for the map. The official area is the list above.
Official text
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 19 at 4:09AM EDT until October 22 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Newport News. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon today to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * 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. For the Coastal Flood Watch, numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated.
