National Weather ServiceVirginiaCoastal Flood AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Coastal Flood Advisories in Virginia
The National Weather Service issued 45 coastal flood advisories for Virginia in 2025 and 52 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 6th most of any state. 2026 through September: 16, 57% below the average of 37 for those months in 2008-2025. Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria was covered most often (566 times since 2008).
How many coastal flood advisories does Virginia get?
Every coastal flood advisory that covered part of Virginia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 16 |
| 2025 | 45 |
| 2024 | 85 |
| 2023 | 45 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2021 | 42 |
| 2020 | 55 |
| 2019 | 53 |
| 2018 | 95 |
| 2017 | 54 |
| 2016 | 53 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2014 | 51 |
| 2013 | 33 |
| 2012 | 66 |
| 2011 | 84 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2008 | 26 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Virginia get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Virginia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria | 566 | 94 | September 29, 2026 |
| King George | 282 | 74 | September 29, 2026 |
| Northumberland | 220 | 58 | September 28, 2026 |
| Northampton | 207 | 46 | September 28, 2026 |
| Accomack | 202 | 48 | September 28, 2026 |
| Norfolk/Portsmouth | 191 | 42 | February 23, 2026 |
| Westmoreland | 185 | 54 | September 28, 2026 |
| Lancaster | 181 | 52 | September 28, 2026 |
| Virginia Beach | 179 | 47 | September 22, 2026 |
| Chesapeake | 163 | 44 | September 27, 2026 |
| Suffolk | 162 | 43 | September 27, 2026 |
| Mathews | 157 | 40 | September 28, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a coastal flood advisory?
A coastal flood advisory covers minor coastal flooding at high tide, such as water on shore roads and low parking lots. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Virginia.