High Surf Advisory in Northampton County, Virginia

Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
9/16/2025 2:05:00 AM (UTC) Urgency: Expected Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely
9/16/2025 2:05:00 AM until 9/16/2025 10:15:00 AM
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Northampton County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
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