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.
Hurricane Matthew: One Resident’s Journey and the Progress 10 Years Later
Ten years after Hurricane Matthew, Scott Miller reflects on the night of the storm, the recovery that followed, and how the community’s experience shaped the flood protection work happening across Virginia Beach today.
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: A Decade of Progress Since Hurricane Matthew
The latest update details the City’s accomplishments in advancing critical flood protection projects.
The Ripple Effect: Groundbreaking Launches Major Flood Protection Project
This milestone marks the start of the Mega Bundle projects aimed at reducing flooding in several Virginia Beach neighborhoods.
The Ripple Effect: The Boardwalk’s Hidden Role in Reducing Coastal Flooding
Systems hidden beneath quietly manage stormwater and safeguard the Oceanfront during severe weather.
The Ripple Effect: Eastern Shore Drive Resilience Upgrades Ahead
Upcoming improvements will help manage stormwater more effectively and better protect nearby homes and roadways.
The Ripple Effect: Adopt-a-Drain Reduces Pollution Through Resident Support
Residents can clean and care for a storm drain to help keep local waterways clean.
The Ripple Effect: Building a Stronger, Greener Shoreline at the Elizabeth River
Discover how improvements to the Eastern branch of the Elizabeth River will strengthen natural defenses for years to come.
The Ripple Effect: Connecting Kids to Flood Awareness in Their Community
With a new curriculum in hand, teachers can better guide students through local flood science.
The Ripple Effect: Strengthening Pungo Ferry Road for the Future
Provide your feedback before July 18 to help guide improvements to a vital corridor.
The Ripple Effect: Eight Projects Down—Real Progress in the Flood Protection Program
Stronger drainage, better resiliency and safer routes across our community.
Flood Protection Program Project Map
Select a dot on the map to see project title, status, link to project page and more.
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
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
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