Nor'easter triggers coastal flooding in Virginia and wind alerts across Northeast
A strengthening nor'easter caused coastal flooding in southeastern Virginia on September 25, 2026. High Wind Warnings covered coastal Massachusetts and most of Rhode Island, with gusts expected between 70 and 95 km/h. Forecasters warned of continued heavy rain, high surf, and tidal flooding from New York to New England through the weekend.
The storm was a deepening coastal low tracking north along the East Coast, keeping winds blowing onshore and sustaining rain, rough surf, and tide-driven flooding. Forecasters in the Boston/Norton area expected it to crawl through the weekend, so repeated high tides could prolong shoreline flooding and erosion.
Rainfall projections for southern New England ranged from 75 to 125 mm over three days, concentrated in eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Warning-level tidal flooding affected sections of the Outer Banks and Chesapeake through New Jersey, New York, and eastern Massachusetts, while some earlier coastal flood advisories in South Carolina and North Carolina had expired.
Coastal residents from Virginia to New England may face flooded roads, disrupted travel, and property damage as repeated high tides and heavy rain persist. Power outages and downed limbs could affect households and businesses, while high-profile vehicles may encounter dangerous crosswinds. Beach erosion and high surf could harm tourism and shoreline infrastructure, and emergency crews may need to respond to localized flooding through the weekend.