Interactive NWS Alert
Radar valid at 200 am EDT, Sep 17th 2025

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Surry-James City-Isle of Wight-Suffolk-Newport News-
Hampton/Poquoson-
217 AM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
* 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...Surry, James City, and Isle of Wight Counties...in
addition to the Cities of Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson, and
Suffolk.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM this
afternoon to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
from Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
15/07 AM 3.1 0.9 1.1 1 NONE
15/07 PM 4.0 1.8 1.5 1 MINOR
16/08 AM 4.0 1.8 2.0 1 MINOR
16/09 PM 4.9 2.7 2.4 1 MODERATE
17/08 AM 3.7 1.5 1.7 1 NONE
17/09 PM 3.7 1.5 1.2 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
15/04 AM 3.5 0.7 1.1 1 NONE
15/05 PM 4.6 1.8 1.6 2-3 MINOR
16/05 AM 4.6 1.8 2.2 3 MINOR
16/06 PM 5.4 2.6 2.4 3 MINOR
17/06 AM 3.9 1.1 1.4 2 NONE
17/07 PM 4.1 1.3 1.1 2-3 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
15/05 AM 2.7 -0.1 0.0 1 NONE
15/06 PM 3.6 0.8 0.2 1 MINOR
16/07 AM 3.6 0.8 0.9 1 MINOR
16/07 PM 4.4 1.6 1.0 1 MODERATE
17/08 AM 3.1 0.3 0.2 1 NONE
17/09 PM 3.2 0.4 -0.2 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
15/03 AM 3.6 0.8 1.2 1 NONE
15/04 PM 4.6 1.8 1.6 3-4 MINOR
16/05 AM 4.7 1.9 2.3 4 MINOR
16/06 PM 5.4 2.6 2.5 4 MINOR
17/06 AM 3.8 1.0 1.3 2 NONE
17/07 PM 4.1 1.3 1.1 2-3 NONE
&&
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