# Norfolk flood forecast

Virginia · Beta

**Floods today 4:10–8:55 AM** · Flooding likely

> In Norfolk, roads start to flood when the tide at NOAA's Sewells Point station passes about 3.4 ft (MLLW). Next flood: Thu, Oct 22, 4:10–8:55 AM EDT (flooding likely), with 9 streets forecast to flood at the peak, including W City Hall Ave, S Mowbray Arch and Dinwiddie St.

- Tide now: 2.3 ft, rising
- Next king tide: Thu, Oct 22, 6:41 AM EDT · 2.6 ft
- Water running +2.1 ft above predicted tides · Sewells Point gauge, 12:00 AM
- Live map and tide scrubber: https://floodroute.com/va/norfolk

## Flood windows: next 7 days

| Day | Time | Forecast | Peak tide | Streets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Thu, Oct 22](https://floodroute.com/va/norfolk/2026-10-22.md) | 4:10–8:55 AM EDT | Flooding likely · king tide | 4.0 ft | W City Hall Ave, S Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie St +6 more |
| [Thu, Oct 22](https://floodroute.com/va/norfolk/2026-10-22.md) | 5:05–8:40 PM EDT | Minor flooding possible · king tide | 3.8 ft | W City Hall Ave, S Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie St +5 more |
| [Fri, Oct 23](https://floodroute.com/va/norfolk/2026-10-23.md) | 5:40–9:10 AM EDT | Minor flooding possible · king tide | 3.8 ft | W City Hall Ave, S Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie St +5 more |
| [Fri, Oct 23](https://floodroute.com/va/norfolk/2026-10-23.md) | 6:45–8:40 PM EDT | Minor flooding possible · king tide | 3.5 ft | W City Hall Ave, S Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie St |
| [Sat, Oct 24](https://floodroute.com/va/norfolk/2026-10-24.md) | 6:35–9:40 AM EDT | Minor flooding possible · king tide | 3.8 ft | W City Hall Ave, S Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie St +2 more |
| [Sun, Oct 25](https://floodroute.com/va/norfolk/2026-10-25.md) | 7:20–10:25 AM EDT | Minor flooding possible · king tide | 3.8 ft | W City Hall Ave, S Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie St +5 more |
| [Mon, Oct 26](https://floodroute.com/va/norfolk/2026-10-26.md) | 8:05–11:15 AM EDT | Minor flooding possible · king tide | 3.9 ft | W City Hall Ave, S Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie St +5 more |
| [Tue, Oct 27](https://floodroute.com/va/norfolk/2026-10-27.md) | 8:45 AM–12:00 PM EDT | Minor flooding possible · king tide | 3.9 ft | W City Hall Ave, S Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie St +5 more |
| [Wed, Oct 28](https://floodroute.com/va/norfolk/2026-10-28.md) | 9:40 AM–12:45 PM EDT | Minor flooding possible · king tide | 3.8 ft | W City Hall Ave, S Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie St +5 more |

## Later in the next 30 days

| Day | Time | Forecast | Peak tide | Streets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Thu, Oct 29](https://floodroute.com/va/norfolk/2026-10-29.md) | 10:40 AM–1:20 PM EDT | Minor flooding possible · king tide | 3.7 ft | W City Hall Ave, S Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie St +2 more |
| [Fri, Oct 30](https://floodroute.com/va/norfolk/2026-10-30.md) | 12:00–2:00 PM EDT | Minor flooding possible · king tide | 3.6 ft | W City Hall Ave, S Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie St |
| [Sat, Oct 31](https://floodroute.com/va/norfolk/2026-10-31.md) | 1:45–2:10 PM EDT | Minor flooding possible | 3.4 ft | W City Hall Ave |
| [Sat, Nov 7](https://floodroute.com/va/norfolk/2026-11-07.md) | 7:15–7:50 AM EST | Minor flooding possible | 3.4 ft | W City Hall Ave |
| [Sun, Nov 8](https://floodroute.com/va/norfolk/2026-11-08.md) | 7:45–8:40 AM EST | Minor flooding possible | 3.4 ft | W City Hall Ave |
| [Mon, Nov 9](https://floodroute.com/va/norfolk/2026-11-09.md) | 8:35–9:10 AM EST | Minor flooding possible | 3.4 ft | W City Hall Ave |

## How this forecast works

FloodRoute combines NOAA tide predictions for the Sewells Point station with the elevation of every road segment in Norfolk. When the predicted water level rises above a road's lowest point, it's marked — amber for possible, orange for likely, red for severe. The NOAA Sewells Point gauge shows how far the water is actually running above or below the tide tables; that difference is carried into the forecast and fades over the following days. Recent rain raises the next 24 hours. After each high tide, streets stay marked a little longer, because water drains off the road more slowly than the tide falls.

**Estimates only.** Never drive through flood water — six inches can float a car. Follow local authorities.

Tide source: [NOAA station 8638610 (Sewells Point)](https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=8638610). Updated 1:13 AM EDT. Times are America/New York time.

## Calendar, alerts and embeds

- Calendar feed of Norfolk flood days (iCal, updates itself): https://floodroute.com/cal/va/norfolk.ics
- FloodRoute for iPhone (free; Pro adds street-level alerts for your saved places and commute): https://apps.apple.com/app/id6757653475
- Embed this live map on a news or neighborhood site: https://floodroute.com/press#embed

## Frequently asked questions

### Which roads flood in Norfolk?

The worst flood forecast in the next 30 days is Thu, Oct 22, 4:10–8:55 AM EDT (flooding likely). At its peak, 9 streets are forecast to flood: W City Hall Ave, S Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie St, Boush St, Waverly Blvd, Hampton Pl, Randolph St, Mowbray Arch and Botetourt St. The [live map](https://floodroute.com/va/norfolk) shows every street, hour by hour.

### When is the next flood in Norfolk?

Thu, Oct 22, 4:10–8:55 AM EDT: flooding likely, peaking around 6:36 AM. FloodRoute forecasts 14 more flood windows in the next 30 days. See the [street-by-street forecast for that day](https://floodroute.com/va/norfolk/2026-10-22).

### How high does the tide have to be to flood roads in Norfolk?

Roads start to flood when the tide at NOAA's Sewells Point station passes about 3.4 ft (MLLW). Higher tides flood more streets, for longer. FloodRoute marks flooding as possible when the water is less than 0.5 ft above a road's low point, likely up to 1.5 ft, and severe at 1.5 ft or more.

### When is the next king tide in Norfolk?

Thu, Oct 22 at 6:41 AM EDT: a 2.6 ft high tide predicted at NOAA's Sewells Point station. FloodRoute calls a high tide a king tide when it is more than 0.7 ft above the station's mean higher high water (MHHW).

### How can I get flood alerts for Norfolk?

The free FloodRoute iPhone app gives you a heads-up before flood windows in your home town; FloodRoute Pro adds street-level alerts for your saved places and your commute. Without the app, subscribe to the [Norfolk flood calendar](https://floodroute.com/cal/va/norfolk.ics) and flood days appear on your calendar automatically.

### How accurate is the Norfolk flood forecast?

It's an estimate built from NOAA tide predictions for the Sewells Point station, corrected with live readings from the NOAA Sewells Point gauge, and the measured elevation of every road segment in Norfolk. Norfolk is in Beta: community reports are still confirming which streets flood. Wind, storm surge and blocked drains can change what actually floods. Never drive through flood water.

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