Station Name: Cape Henry, VA (147)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Virginia Beach (city) County

GPS Coordinates: 36.915, -75.722

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flash Flood Warning issued July 22 at 11:23PM EDT until July 23 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Wed July 22, 2026, 11:23 PM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 1:00 AM

At 1123 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Exmore, Onancock, Parksley, Tangier, Onley, Accomac, Melfa, Bloxom, Wachapreague, Painter, Hallwood, Keller, Tasley, Clam, Guilford, Locustville, Nelsonia, Modest Town, Mappsville and Pungoteague.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Do not stay in areas subject to flooding when water begins rising. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.

Flash Flood Warning issued July 22 at 10:27PM EDT until July 23 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Wed July 22, 2026, 10:27 PM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 1:00 AM

At 1027 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 4 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Exmore, Onancock, Parksley, Tangier, Onley, Accomac, Melfa, Bloxom, Wachapreague, Painter, Hallwood, Keller, Tasley, Clam, Guilford, Locustville, Nelsonia, Modest Town, Mappsville and Pungoteague.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Do not stay in areas subject to flooding when water begins rising. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.

Flash Flood Warning issued July 22 at 10:02PM EDT until July 23 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Wed July 22, 2026, 10:02 PM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 1:00 AM

FFWAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Northampton County in eastern Virginia... Accomack County in southeastern Virginia... * Until 100 AM EDT. * At 1002 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 4 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Exmore, Onancock, Parksley, Tangier, Onley, Accomac, Melfa, Bloxom, Wachapreague, Painter, Hallwood, Keller, Tasley, Clam, Guilford, Locustville, Nelsonia, Modest Town, Mappsville and Pungoteague.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Do not stay in areas subject to flooding when water begins rising. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.

Small Craft Advisory issued July 22 at 3:33PM EDT until July 23 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Wed July 22, 2026, 3:33 PM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued July 23 at 2:23AM EDT until July 23 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Thu July 23, 2026, 2:23 AM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.