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.
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.
Flood Protection Program Update - Sept. 16, 2025
Windsor Woods Tide Gates Put to the Test
Separating myth from fact regarding the installation and impact of automated tide gates and how they they help manage our vulnerability to flooding.
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, June 25. Read more for a brief recap of that presentation.
Exploring the Southern Rivers Watershed
The Lake Bradford-Chubb Lake Stormwater Pump Station project was outlined to residents at a Nov. 1 open house meeting.
Keeping Virginia Beach's Stormwater Pipes Flowing
Learn how pump stations operate, what it takes to keep them running and the crucial role they play in flood protection.
Making Progress on the Flood Protection Program
Flood Protection Oversight Board provided its latest progress report to City Council.
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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