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Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 10:57 AM Sep. 12, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Accomack and Northampton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

SAXIS VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
12/05 AM     3.4        0.9        0.9        1       NONE
12/04 PM     4.1        1.6        1.0        1       NONE
13/04 AM     3.4        0.9        1.2        1       NONE
13/05 PM     4.1        1.6        1.0        1       NONE
14/06 AM     3.3        0.8        1.0        1       NONE
14/06 PM     3.9        1.4        0.9        1       NONE

NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
12/02 PM     3.4        1.4        1.2        1      MINOR
13/03 AM     2.9        0.9        1.1        1       NONE
13/04 PM     3.3        1.3        1.1        1      MINOR
14/04 AM     2.8        0.8        1.1        1       NONE
14/04 PM     3.2        1.2        1.1        1      MINOR

CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
12/12 PM     4.2        1.4        0.5        1       NONE
13/12 AM     3.3        0.5        0.4        1       NONE
13/01 PM     4.0        1.2        0.4        1       NONE
14/01 AM     3.1        0.3        0.3        1       NONE
14/02 PM     3.8        1.0        0.3        1       NONE
15/02 AM     2.9        0.1        0.2        1       NONE

WACHAPREAGUE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
12/01 PM     6.3        1.8        1.3        1       NONE
13/01 AM     5.2        0.7        1.2        1       NONE
13/02 PM     6.1        1.6        1.2        1       NONE
14/02 AM     4.8        0.3        1.0        1       NONE
14/02 PM     5.6        1.1        1.0        1       NONE
15/03 AM     4.7        0.2        1.0        1       NONE

TANGIER ISLAND, VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
12/04 PM     3.5        1.6        1.6        1      MINOR
13/04 AM     2.9        1.1        1.5        1       NONE
13/05 PM     3.4        1.6        1.5        1      MINOR
14/05 AM     2.9        1.1        1.6        1       NONE
14/06 PM     3.3        1.5        1.5        1      MINOR

HARBORTON VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.5 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
12/04 PM     4.1        2.1        1.6        1       NONE
13/04 AM     3.1        1.1        1.2        1       NONE
13/05 PM     3.6        1.6        1.2        1       NONE
14/05 AM     3.0        1.0        1.2        1       NONE
14/06 PM     3.4        1.4        1.1        1       NONE

KIPTOPEKE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
12/01 PM     4.5        1.5        0.9       1-2     MINOR
13/01 AM     3.8        0.8        1.0       1-2      NONE
13/02 PM     4.2        1.2        0.8        2       NONE
14/02 AM     3.4        0.4        0.8        1       NONE
14/03 PM     4.1        1.1        0.8        1       NONE
15/03 AM     3.3        0.3        0.8        1       NONE

OYSTER VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
12/01 PM     7.1        2.5        1.0        1      MINOR
13/01 AM     5.5        0.9        1.0        1       NONE
13/02 PM     6.8        2.2        0.9        1       NONE
14/02 AM     5.1        0.5        1.0        1       NONE
14/03 PM     6.6        2.0        1.0        1       NONE
15/03 AM     4.8        0.2        1.0        1       NONE

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