National Weather ServiceVirginiaCoastal Flood WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Coastal Flood Warnings in Virginia
The National Weather Service issued 8 coastal flood warnings for Virginia in 2025 and 7 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 3rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 3, 33% below the average of 5 for those months in 2008-2025. Northampton was covered most often (51 times since 2008).
How many coastal flood warnings does Virginia get?
Every coastal flood warning that covered part of Virginia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 3 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2008 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton | 51 | 12 | September 22, 2026 |
| Northumberland | 49 | 19 | September 22, 2026 |
| Westmoreland | 47 | 19 | September 22, 2026 |
| Virginia Beach | 45 | 14 | September 22, 2026 |
| Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria | 41 | 11 | September 24, 2026 |
| Lancaster | 41 | 14 | September 22, 2026 |
| Accomack | 39 | 7 | September 22, 2026 |
| Middlesex | 38 | 14 | September 22, 2026 |
| Isle of Wight | 37 | 15 | September 22, 2026 |
| Mathews | 37 | 12 | September 22, 2026 |
| York | 36 | 11 | September 22, 2026 |
| Gloucester | 35 | 9 | September 22, 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.
The latest coastal flood warnings for Virginia in AreaZine's record
NWS WakefieldWarningSeptember 27, 2026
Coastal Flood Warning: Accomack and Northampton, VA
Expired 5:00 p.m. EDT, September 27, 2026
NWS Baltimore MD/WashingtonWarningSeptember 24, 2026
Coastal Flood Warning: Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria, VA
Expired 10:00 a.m. EDT, September 25, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a coastal flood warning?
A coastal flood warning means seawater flooding of coastal roads and property is happening or expected, usually at high tide. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Virginia.