Coastal Flood Advisory in Accomack County, Virginia
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED8/2/2025 5:58:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: ExpectedSeverity: MinorCertainty: Likely
8/2/2025 5:58:00 AM until 8/2/2025 2:00:00 PM
If travel is required, allow extra time as a few roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, large breaking waves on
the Atlantic coast will result in dangerous surf zone conditions
and a high risk for rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
Bayside tidal flooding is expected around the time of high tide. Up
to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying
areas near shorelines and tidal waterways .
* WHERE...Accomack County.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10
PM EDT this evening.
* 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. A few roads
and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns
near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.