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Coastal Flood Warning
Issued: 9:12 AM Oct. 28, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Charles City, Surry, James City, Isle of Wight and Newport News Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. JAMES RIVER AT SCOTLAND/JAMESTOWN VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/05 AM 3.4 1.2 1.5 1 NONE 28/05 PM 4.7 2.5 2.4 1 MODERATE 29/05 AM 4.2 2.0 2.3 1 MINOR 29/06 PM 4.6 2.4 2.3 1 MODERATE 30/06 AM 4.7 2.5 2.8 1 MODERATE 30/06 PM 4.1 1.9 1.9 1 MINOR SEWELLS POINT VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/02 PM 5.3 2.5 2.6 5-6 MINOR 29/03 AM 4.7 1.9 2.5 4-5 MINOR 29/03 PM 5.0 2.2 2.4 4 MINOR 30/03 AM 4.7 1.9 2.5 3-4 MINOR 30/04 PM 4.4 1.6 1.8 2-3 NONE SMITHFIELD, VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 0.7 FT, MODERATE 1.2 FT, MAJOR 1.7 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/04 PM 4.4 1.6 1.4 1 MODERATE 29/04 AM 3.8 1.0 1.3 1 MINOR 29/05 PM 4.2 1.4 1.2 1 MODERATE 30/05 AM 4.2 1.4 1.7 1 MODERATE 30/06 PM 3.3 0.5 0.3 1 NONE FORT MONROE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/02 PM 5.3 2.5 2.6 5-6 MINOR 29/03 AM 4.7 1.9 2.5 4-5 MINOR 29/03 PM 5.2 2.4 2.5 4 MINOR 30/04 AM 4.7 1.9 2.4 3-4 MINOR 30/04 PM 4.4 1.6 1.7 2 NONE &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:53 AM Oct. 28, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. A few gusts up to 35 kt are possible. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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