Virginia Minor Coastal Flood Statement | Effective 07/12/2026 17:14

Headline: 
Coastal Flood Statement issued July 12 at 8:14PM EDT until July 12 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Coastal Flood Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 12, 2026 - 5:14pm
Expires: 
July 13, 2026 - 1:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Breaking waves of 4 to 5 ft that will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 10 PM EDT this evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Monday through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. For the Beach Hazard Statment, High rip risk is expected.
Instruction: 
Do not drive through flooded roadways. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Area Description: 
Virginia Beach
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA