# HEADLINE
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COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SATURDAY
# SUMMARY
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SAXIS VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/11 PM 3.8 1.3 1.3 2 NONE 24/11 AM 4.1 1.6 1.2 1 NONE 24/11 PM 3.9 1.4 1.3 1 NONE 25/12 PM 4.4 1.9 1.3 1 NONE 26/12 AM 3.7 1.2 1.1 1 NONE 26/01 PM 4.2 1.7 1.0 1 NONE
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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/09 PM 3.3 1.3 1.6 3-4 MINOR 24/10 AM 3.5 1.5 1.4 2 MODERATE 24/10 PM 3.0 1.0 1.2 2 MINOR 25/10 AM 3.3 1.3 1.1 2 MINOR 25/10 PM 2.7 0.7 1.0 1 NONE 26/11 AM 3.2 1.2 0.9 1-2 MINOR
CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 24/07 AM 4.1 1.3 0.6 1 NONE 24/07 PM 3.8 1.0 0.6 1 NONE 25/07 AM 4.1 1.3 0.5 1 NONE 25/08 PM 3.5 0.7 0.3 1 NONE 26/08 AM 3.7 0.9 -0.1 1 NONE
WACHAPREAGUE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 24/08 AM 6.4 1.9 1.8 1 NONE 24/08 PM 6.1 1.6 1.8 1 NONE 25/08 AM 6.4 1.9 1.5 1 NONE 25/09 PM 5.5 1.0 1.3 1 NONE 26/09 AM 6.0 1.5 0.9 1 NONE
TANGIER ISLAND VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/11 PM 3.3 1.5 1.8 1 MINOR 24/11 AM 3.6 1.8 1.9 1 MINOR 24/11 PM 3.3 1.5 1.8 1 MINOR 25/11 AM 3.7 1.9 1.9 1 MINOR 26/12 AM 3.2 1.4 1.7 1 NONE 26/12 PM 3.2 1.4 1.3 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/08 PM 4.3 1.3 1.5 3 NONE 24/08 AM 4.6 1.6 1.4 2 MINOR 24/08 PM 4.2 1.2 1.3 2 NONE 25/08 AM 4.7 1.7 1.2 2 MINOR 25/08 PM 3.7 0.7 0.8 2 NONE 26/08 AM 4.1 1.1 0.7 2 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 24/08 AM 7.1 2.5 1.5 1 MINOR 24/08 PM 7.0 2.4 1.8 1 MINOR 25/08 AM 7.0 2.4 0.9 1 MINOR 25/09 PM 6.1 1.5 0.9 1 NONE 26/09 AM 6.8 2.2 0.4 1 NONE
# DETAILS
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WHAT
Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
WHERE
Accomack and Northampton Counties.
WHEN
Until noon EDT Saturday.
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.
ISSUED AT
Friday, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 PM EDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
HEADER
Coastal Hazard Message
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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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.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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Accomack, Northampton
