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Location: Smithfield, VA
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Coastal Flood Warning
Issued: 2:24 AM Sep. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Surry, James City, Isle of Wight, Newport News and
Hampton/Poquoson Counties, and Suffolk.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

* 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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
17/09 AM     3.6        1.4        1.5        1       NONE
17/09 PM     3.7        1.5        1.2        1       NONE
18/10 AM     3.3        1.1        1.0        1       NONE
18/10 PM     3.4        1.2        0.9        1       NONE
19/11 AM     3.2        1.0        0.8        1       NONE

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
17/05 AM     3.6        0.8        1.3       2-4      NONE
17/07 PM     3.8        1.0        0.8        2       NONE
18/07 AM     3.5        0.7        0.8        1       NONE
18/08 PM     3.8        1.0        0.8        1       NONE
19/08 AM     3.8        1.0        0.9        1       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
17/08 AM     3.3        0.5        0.4        1       NONE
17/09 PM     3.4        0.6        0.0        1       NONE
18/09 AM     3.3        0.5        0.2        1       NONE
18/09 PM     3.4        0.6        0.0        1       NONE
19/10 AM     3.2        0.4       -0.1        1       NONE

FORT MONROE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
17/05 AM     3.6        0.8        1.3       2-4      NONE
17/07 PM     4.0        1.2        1.0        2       NONE
18/07 AM     3.6        0.8        0.9       1-2      NONE
18/08 PM     4.0        1.2        0.9        1       NONE
19/08 AM     3.8        1.0        0.9        1       NONE

&&

Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 1:59 AM Sep. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point,
York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River
Bridge.

* WHEN...Until 1 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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