# HEADLINE
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COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY
# SUMMARY
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TAPPAHANNOCK VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 0.9 FT, MODERATE 1.4 FT, MAJOR 1.9 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/11 PM 3.2 1.1 1.4 1 MINOR 23/11 AM 3.2 1.1 1.3 1 MINOR 24/12 AM 3.0 0.9 1.1 1 MINOR 24/01 PM 3.0 0.9 0.8 1 MINOR 25/01 AM 2.8 0.7 0.8 1 NONE 25/02 PM 2.9 0.8 0.6 1 NONE
WINDMILL POINT VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/09 PM 3.4 2.0 2.0 1 MINOR 23/09 AM 3.3 1.9 1.8 1 MINOR 23/08 PM 3.0 1.6 1.7 1 MINOR 24/10 AM 3.2 1.8 1.6 1 MINOR 24/10 PM 2.8 1.4 1.4 1 NONE 25/10 AM 2.9 1.5 1.2 1 NONE
WARE RIVER AT SCHLEY VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.8 FT, MAJOR 3.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 PM 4.3 1.6 1.8 1 NONE 23/07 AM 4.3 1.6 1.4 1 NONE 23/08 PM 4.3 1.6 1.5 1 NONE 24/08 AM 4.2 1.5 1.1 1 NONE 24/08 PM 3.9 1.2 1.1 1 NONE 25/09 AM 4.0 1.3 0.7 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
Richmond, Lancaster, Middlesex, Mathews, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties.
WHEN
Until 8 PM EDT Friday.
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
Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 6:00 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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Eastern Essex, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, Richmond, Western Essex
