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Northampton County weather alerts

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

41 in the last 30 days 179 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: High Surf Advisory 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 Thu, Oct 22, 8:00 PM EDT (in 13 hr)

Area: Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resultin...

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 Northampton County

AlertIssuedEndedIssued by
High Surf Advisory Oct 21, 7:59 PM 7:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 21, 7:59 PM 8:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 21, 2:07 PM 8:00 PM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 21, 2:07 PM 7:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 21, 3:59 AM 2:00 PM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 21, 3:59 AM 7:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 20, 7:25 PM 10:00 AM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 20, 7:25 PM 7:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 20, 2:35 PM 10:00 AM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 20, 2:35 PM 7:00 AM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 20, 10:22 AM 7:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 20, 10:22 AM 10:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 20, 4:21 AM 10:00 AM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 20, 4:21 AM 7:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 19, 2:45 PM Oct 21, 10:00 PM —
High Surf Advisory Oct 19, 2:45 PM Oct 21, 7:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 19, 2:45 PM 12:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 19, 4:09 AM Oct 21, 10:00 PM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 19, 4:09 AM Oct 21, 7:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 18, 9:56 PM Oct 21, 9:00 AM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 18, 9:56 PM Oct 21, 7:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 18, 3:01 PM Oct 21, 9:00 AM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 18, 3:01 PM Oct 21, 7:00 PM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 18, 1:37 PM Oct 21, 7:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 18, 1:37 PM Oct 21, 9:00 AM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 18, 5:36 AM Oct 21, 7:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 18, 5:36 AM Oct 21, 9:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 17, 9:50 PM Oct 20, 9:00 AM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 17, 9:50 PM Oct 21, 7:00 AM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 17, 3:37 PM Oct 21, 7:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 17, 3:37 PM Oct 20, 9:00 AM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 17, 11:49 AM Oct 20, 7:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 17, 11:49 AM Oct 20, 9:00 AM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 17, 5:51 AM Oct 20, 7:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 17, 5:51 AM Oct 20, 9:00 AM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 17, 3:19 AM Oct 20, 7:00 AM Wakefield VA
Beach Hazards Statement Oct 11, 1:38 PM Oct 11, 8:00 PM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 11, 11:35 AM Oct 11, 6:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Statement Oct 11, 11:35 AM Oct 11, 3:00 PM Wakefield VA
Beach Hazards Statement Oct 11, 11:35 AM Oct 11, 8:00 PM Wakefield VA

Pattern

What Northampton County gets alerted for

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

High Surf Advisory
47
Beach Hazards Statement
40
Coastal Flood Warning
27
Coastal Flood Advisory
26
Coastal Flood Watch
15
Coastal Flood Statement
11
Wind Advisory
8
Flood Advisory
2
Special Weather Statement
2
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
1

Plain English

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.

High Surf Advisory

Large breaking waves are expected on beaches, with dangerous rip currents. Stay off jetties and out of the water.

Coastal Flood Watch

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

Beach Hazards Statement

Hazards such as rip currents, sneaker waves or cold water are expected at the beach.

Coastal Flood Warning

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

Wind Advisory

Sustained winds of 30 mph or more, or gusts to 45 mph, are expected. Use caution driving high-profile vehicles.

Flood Advisory

Minor flooding of streets, streams or low-lying areas is expected. Expect ponding on roads and use caution when driving.

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.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

A storm with hail of 1 inch or larger, winds of 58 mph or more, or both, is occurring or imminent. Move indoors and away from windows.

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