Virginia Beach Prepares for Possible Flooding Later This Week

Virginia Beach prepares for possible flooding later this week

Businesses near the Lynnhaven Inlet are preparing for the possibility of flooding later this week as rising tides and weather conditions could bring water into parts of the area.

KLWX Coastal Flood Watch #2

Anne Arundel, St. Marys

Dangerous Coastal Flood Advisory Issued for Maryland and Virginia as Conditions Intensify

Coastal Flood Advisories and Watches span Virginia and Maryland this week, from Hampton Roads and the Eastern Shore to St. Marys and Calvert counties, as strong winds push water into the Chesapeake Bay.

Virginia Beach Flooding Could Reach 2 to 3 Feet

Virginia Beach, Virginia – Fall begins Tuesday as northeast winds raise water levels, with coastal flooding potentially reaching 2 to 3 feet in vulnerable areas Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, northeast winds will strengthen Tuesday and persist through at least Friday.