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James City County weather alerts

1 active alert for James City County, Virginia right now: a Coastal Flood Advisory.

41 in the last 30 days 78 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Coastal Flood Warning Get alerts on your phone →

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Minor Expected

Coastal Flood Advisory

Issued Thu, Oct 22, 2:38 AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA Until Fri, Oct 23, 8:00 PM EDT (in 2 day)

Area: Charles City; Surry; James City; Newport News; Isle of Wight

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal portions of the Charles City, Surry, James City, and Isle of Wight Counties and the city of Newport News. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the wate...

What it means: Minor coastal flooding is expected, usually around high tide. Expect water on low-lying roads near the shore.

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Last 30 days

Recent alerts for James City County

AlertIssuedEndedIssued by
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 21, 7:59 PM Oct 23, 8:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 21, 2:07 PM Oct 23, 8:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 21, 3:59 AM Oct 23, 2:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 20, 7:25 PM 1:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 20, 2:35 PM 1:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 20, 10:22 AM 1:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 20, 4:21 AM 1:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 19, 2:45 PM 12:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 19, 2:45 PM 1:00 AM —
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 19, 4:09 AM 1:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 18, 9:56 PM Oct 21, 10:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 18, 3:01 PM Oct 21, 10:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 18, 1:37 PM Oct 21, 10:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 18, 5:36 AM Oct 21, 10:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 17, 9:50 PM Oct 20, 9:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 17, 3:37 PM Oct 20, 9:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 17, 11:49 AM Oct 20, 9:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 17, 5:51 AM Oct 20, 9:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 17, 3:19 AM Oct 20, 8:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 16, 10:03 PM Oct 20, 8:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 16, 3:47 PM Oct 20, 8:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 16, 2:20 PM Oct 20, 8:00 AM Wakefield VA
Tornado Watch Oct 11, 1:56 PM Oct 11, 8:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Statement Oct 11, 11:35 AM Oct 11, 3:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Statement Oct 11, 3:23 AM Oct 11, 3:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Statement Oct 10, 10:42 PM Oct 11, 3:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Statement Oct 10, 3:20 PM Oct 11, 3:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Warning Sep 27, 4:41 PM Sep 27, 5:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Warning Sep 27, 2:51 PM Sep 27, 5:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Warning Sep 27, 1:54 PM Sep 27, 5:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Warning Sep 27, 12:07 PM Sep 27, 5:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Warning Sep 27, 6:51 AM Sep 27, 5:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Warning Sep 27, 3:10 AM Sep 27, 5:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Warning Sep 26, 10:41 PM Sep 27, 5:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Warning Sep 26, 7:26 PM Sep 27, 5:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Warning Sep 26, 2:06 PM Sep 27, 5:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Warning Sep 26, 6:09 AM Sep 27, 5:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Warning Sep 26, 2:36 AM Sep 27, 7:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Warning Sep 25, 7:36 PM Sep 27, 7:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Warning Sep 25, 5:15 PM Sep 27, 7:00 AM Wakefield VA

Pattern

What James City County gets alerted for

Every alert that named James City County in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.

Coastal Flood Warning
28
Coastal Flood Watch
19
Coastal Flood Advisory
14
Heat Advisory
5
Coastal Flood Statement
4
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
4
Special Weather Statement
3
Tornado Watch
1

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What these alerts mean

A warning means the hazard is happening or about to; a watch means conditions favour it; an advisory is a lesser hazard still worth planning around.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Minor coastal flooding is expected, usually around high tide. Expect water on low-lying roads near the shore.

Coastal Flood Watch

Significant coastal flooding is possible. Prepare to protect property near the shore.

Tornado Watch

Conditions are favourable for tornadoes in and near the watch area. Review your shelter plan and stay alert for warnings.

Coastal Flood Warning

Significant coastal flooding is occurring or imminent, typically at high tide. Move away from low-lying shoreline areas.

Heat Advisory

Heat index values high enough to cause heat illness with prolonged exposure. Drink water, stay in air conditioning and check on neighbours.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms with large hail or damaging wind. Keep an eye on the sky and on warnings.

Special Weather Statement

A heads-up about conditions that do not meet warning or advisory criteria but still deserve attention, such as a strong storm, patchy fog or a brief burst of snow.

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