Flood Protection Program
A comprehensive 10-year plan to address recurrent flooding in Virginia Beach.
In November 2021, Virginia Beach voters overwhelmingly supported a resiliency package for several key flood protection initiatives, including drainage improvements, tide gates, pump stations, and flood barriers throughout the city.
The projects are led by Public Works, with support from a community oversight committee to ensure transparency and accountability.
From Flooded Home to Public Service: A Message to City Council
On March 20, Windsor Oaks resident Scott Miller recounted his story from Hurricane Matthew and why he serves on the Flood Prevention Bond Referendum Oversight Board.
The Ripple Effect: Watch and Read
The City has created a series of videos and blog articles to educate and inform residents on the progress made by the Flood Protection Program and the impacts these projects will have on our community.
The Ripple Effect: First Quarter 2026 Flood Protection Program Progress
Hear a personal account of flood protection impacts in the City, plus a report on the program’s achievements and communications.
The Ripple Effect: Advancing Flood Protection Citywide
See how these five major projects are moving forward in 2026 and explore what’s next in flood resilience.
Myth vs. Fact: The Impact of Automated Tide Gates
Separating myth from fact regarding the installation and impact of automated tide gates and how they they help manage our vulnerability to flooding.
Bow Creek Stormwater Park Update
Phase II is being designed with additional stormwater storage and park amenities.
Restoration Begins Along the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River
Learn what’s happening now and how the project supports the City’s flood resilience strategy.
Quarterly Update on the Flood Protection Program
The Flood Prevention Bond Referendum Oversight Board (FPBROB) and Jacobs Engineering delivered the quarterly status report on the Flood Protection Program to City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 5. Read more for a brief recap of that presentation.
VB311 Helps Residents Report Flooding and Standing Water
When flooding, standing water or blocked storm drains appear in your neighborhood, knowing whom to call, and what happens next, can make all the difference. VB311 is Virginia Beach’s easy-to-remember, one-stop number for reporting issues and getting connected to City services.
Three Easy Steps to Understanding Flood Risks
The new flood visualization tool dynamically demonstrates reductions in flood exposure upon completion of designed FPP projects.
Five Things to Know About Lake Bradford/Chubb Lake Improvements
The Lake Bradford-Chubb Lake Stormwater Pump Station project was outlined to residents at a Nov. 1 open house meeting.
Behind the Scenes of the Rosemont Forest Pump Station
Learn how pump stations operate, what it takes to keep them running and the crucial role they play in flood protection.
Linkhorn Bay Drainage Basin
- First Colonial Road & Oceana Boulevard drainage improvements
- Seatack Neighborhood drainage improvements
Central Resort District
- Central Resort District drainage improvements
- 24th Street culvert
- 21st & Baltic drainage improvements
Lake Bradford/Chubb Lake
- Pump station & outfall
- Church Point/Thoroughgood BMP & drainage improvements
- Lake Pleasure House outfall
- Lake Bradford Dredging
Southern Rivers Watershed
- West Neck Creek Bridge
- Pungo Ferry Road improvements
- Sandbridge/New Bridge intersection improvements
Flood Protection Program Project Map
Select a dot on the map to see project title, status, link to project page and more.
Windsor Woods/Princess Anne Plaza/The Lakes
- Princess Anne Plaza North London Bridge Creek tide gate, pump station and barriers
- The Lakes South London Bridge Creek channels and gate
- The Lakes flood barriers
- The Lakes Holland Road gate
- Windsor Woods flood barriers
- Windsor Woods pump station
- Windsor Woods Thalia Creek/Lake Trashmore improvements
- Windsor Woods tide gate
- Windsor Woods drainage
- Bow Creek stormwater park
Eastern Shore Drive Phase I
- Elevate Lynnhaven Drive
- Lynnhaven Colony Park pump station
- Lynnhaven Drive pump station
- Cape Henry Canal Phase II
- North Shore Drive Street drainage improvements, 1F
- Cape Henry Drive street drainage improvements, 1G
- Poinciana pump station
- Vista Circle pump station
Stormwater Green Infrastructure
- Marsh restoration in Back Bay
- Elizabeth River wetland and floodplain restoration
The Ripple Effect
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