Beach Hazards Statement in Accomack County, Virginia

Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
9/16/2025 2:05:00 AM (UTC) Urgency: Expected Severity: Moderate Certainty: Likely
9/16/2025 2:05:00 AM until 9/16/2025 10:15:00 AM
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. 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 Advisory, 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 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 Advisory, from 2 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. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
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