Station Name: ELIZABETH RIV AT MIDTOWN TUNNEL AT NORFOLK, VA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 16 feet / 5 meters

Nearest Address:
Midtown Tunnel
Norfolk, VA 23507
Norfolk (city) County

GPS Coordinates: 36.862, -76.3095

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued September 15 at 8:34PM EDT until September 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Mon September 15, 2025, 8:34 PM
Expires: Tue September 16, 2025, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina, including the following areas, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Eastern Currituck, Gates, Hertford, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans and Western Currituck and Virginia, including the following areas, Brunswick, Charles City, Chesapeake, Dinwiddie, Greensville, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City, Newport News, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg), Southampton, Suffolk, Surry, Sussex, Virginia Beach and York. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall associated with a deepening coastal low will spread inland late this afternoon through Tuesday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Wind Advisory issued September 16 at 2:26AM EDT until September 16 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Tue September 16, 2025, 2:26 AM
Expires: Tue September 16, 2025, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Norfolk/Portsmouth County, and Virginia Beach. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Coastal Flood Warning issued September 16 at 2:05AM EDT until September 16 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Tue September 16, 2025, 2:05 AM
Expires: Tue September 16, 2025, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.