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 to include 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 board for transparency and accountability.
The Ripple Effect: Read the Latest Blogs
A series of videos and blog articles have been created by the City to educate and inform residents on the progress made by the Flood Protection Program and the impacts these projects will have on our community.
Learn about all of the FPP improvements happening in our community and how we build resilience.
Bow Creek Stormwater Park Update
Phase II is being designed with additional stormwater storage and park amenities.
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.
Moving Flood Protection Forward
(Nov. 26, 2025) Windsor Woods, Princess Anne Plaza and the Lakes Mega Bundle reaches a milestone.
Build Resilience for the Area
(Nov. 13, 2025) Learn how the improvements on First Colonial Road and Oceana Boulevard are supporting military readiness.
New Stormwater Extension Program
(Oct. 22, 2025) Find personalized guidance to water woes at your home or business. This new service provides tailored guidance, resources and site visits, plus offers education and outreach to the community.
How the Ripple Effect Affects You
These Phase 1 flood protection programs will help generations to come.
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
The Ripple Effect
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