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Coastal Flood Warning issued October 21 at 7:59PM EDT until October 22

Affecting Virginia Beach

In effect until: Oct 22, 2026, 8:00 AM

Virginia Beach

Likely impact; effects through 8:00 AM.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Read the original bulletin (official text)
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6
to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, up
to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Virginia Beach.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Thursday.
For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 9 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™