Charles City County
Coastal Flood Advisory until SAT 2:00 AM EDT
Issued October, 23 2026 at 2:43 AM - US/Eastern expires October, 24 2026 at 2:00 AM - US/Eastern
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Prince George (including Hopewell) County in localized
areas along the James River.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.
* 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/10 AM 4.1 1.9 1.8 1 MINOR
23/10 PM 4.0 1.8 1.7 1 MINOR
24/11 AM 3.9 1.7 1.4 1 NONE
24/11 PM 3.6 1.4 1.3 1 NONE
25/12 PM 3.6 1.4 1.0 1 NONE
26/12 AM 3.1 0.9 0.8 1 NONE
FORT MONROE 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/07 AM 4.6 1.8 1.7 2-3 MINOR
23/07 PM 4.3 1.5 1.7 3 NONE
24/08 AM 4.4 1.6 1.3 3 NONE
24/08 PM 3.7 0.9 0.9 3 NONE
25/09 AM 4.1 1.3 0.8 3 NONE
25/09 PM 3.4 0.6 0.5 1-2 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/07 AM 4.5 1.7 1.7 2 MINOR
23/07 PM 4.2 1.4 1.5 3 NONE
24/08 AM 4.3 1.5 1.2 2 NONE
24/08 PM 3.6 0.8 0.9 2 NONE
25/09 AM 4.0 1.2 0.7 2 NONE
25/09 PM 3.3 0.5 0.5 1-2 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/09 AM 3.7 0.9 0.4 1 MINOR
23/09 PM 3.6 0.8 0.5 1 MINOR
24/10 AM 3.7 0.9 0.2 1 MINOR
24/10 PM 3.1 0.3 -0.1 1 NONE
25/10 AM 3.3 0.5 -0.4 1 NONE
25/11 PM 2.6 -0.2 -0.6 1 NONE
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