Beach Hazards Statement in Accomack County, Virginia
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED10/1/2025 6:56:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: ExpectedSeverity: ModerateCertainty: Likely
10/1/2025 6:56:00 AM until 10/1/2025 3:00:00 PM
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 5
to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
dangerous rip currents expected. 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 6 AM EDT Thursday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the
Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 11 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.