US Coast Guard Urges Hampton Roads Mariners to Stay Off Water Ahead of Coastal Storm

Coast Guard urges Hampton Roads boaters to stay off the water as nor’easter approaches

A nor’easter is bearing down on Hampton Roads. The Coast Guard is warning boaters to stay off the water as winds and seas intensify.

Photo gallary: Sept. 22 storm flooding

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — A coastal storm rolled into Hampton Roads on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and several cities were already affected by heavy rain, wind, and flooding. Below are some pictures submitted by WAVY viewers of flooding in their area. To submit your pictures, go to wavy.com/report-it/.

US Coast Guard urges Hampton Roads mariners to stay off water ahead of coastal storm

The US Coast Guard is urging Hampton Roads mariners to stay off the water as a coastal storm brings dangerous seas expected to build to 10 feet.

Nor’easter likely to bring major flooding to Hampton Roads this week

There could be 2-3 feet of flooding Wednesday and into Thursday during high tide as the Hampton Roads region is hit by a nor'easter.