Lancaster County
Coastal Flood Watch from WED 11:00 AM EDT until WED 5:26 AM EDT
Issued October, 29 2025 at 5:26 AM - US/Eastern expires October, 29 2025 at 5:26 AM - US/Eastern
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 AM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two
feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying
areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Richmond, Lancaster, Middlesex, Mathews, Western Essex
and Eastern Essex Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this
morning. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 11 AM this
morning to 1 AM EDT Friday.
* 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.
TAPPAHANNOCK VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 0.9 FT, MODERATE 1.4 FT, MAJOR 1.9 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
29/08 AM 3.2 1.1 1.7 1 MINOR
29/08 PM 3.8 1.7 1.9 1 MODERATE
30/08 AM 3.9 1.8 2.3 1 MODERATE
30/08 PM 3.6 1.5 1.8 1 MODERATE
31/09 AM 2.7 0.6 1.0 1 NONE
31/10 PM 2.3 0.2 0.4 1 NONE
WINDMILL POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
29/04 AM 3.2 1.8 2.1 1 MINOR
29/05 PM 3.6 2.2 2.2 1 MODERATE
30/06 AM 3.7 2.3 2.5 1 MODERATE
30/06 PM 3.6 2.2 2.2 1 MODERATE
31/06 AM 2.7 1.3 1.5 1 NONE
31/07 PM 2.2 0.8 0.8 1 NONE
WARE RIVER AT SCHLEY VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.8 FT, MAJOR 3.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
29/03 PM 4.8 2.1 2.1 1 MINOR
30/04 AM 5.3 2.6 3.0 1 MINOR
30/04 PM 4.6 1.9 1.9 1 MINOR
31/04 AM 3.6 0.9 1.3 1 NONE
31/05 PM 3.4 0.7 0.7 1 NONE
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