Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
907 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024
MDZ017-202115-
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St. Marys-
907 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in St. Mary`s County.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Tuesday, especially around the time of
high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, yards are flooded on Saint George
Island, and water will begin covering the road leading to the
island, especially if there is wave action.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above
normal. The next high tide at Point Lookout is at 11:52 AM and
12:41 AM. The next high tide at Piney Point is at 1:19 PM and
1:34 AM. The next high tide at Coltons Point is at 1:55 PM and
2:10 AM.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
St Marys River at Straits Point
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 3.4 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/01 PM 3.0 1.4 1.6 0.5 Minor
21/01 AM 3.1 1.5 1.5 1.0 Minor
21/02 PM 2.8 1.2 1.4 1.0 None
22/01 AM 2.8 1.2 1.2 1.0 None
22/01 PM 2.3 0.7 1.1 1.0 None
23/02 AM 2.6 1.0 1.0 1.0 None
&&
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DCZ001-202115-
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District of Columbia-
907 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low
lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in the District of Columbia.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT Tuesday, especially around the time of
high tide.
* IMPACTS...Shoreline inundation is expected along portions of
the seawall adjacent to Ohio Drive and the Hains Point Loop
Road, and near the Tidal Basin and Jefferson Memorial.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above
normal. The next high tide at Washington Channel is at 7:13 PM
and 7:28 AM.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
$$
MDZ014-202115-
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Anne Arundel-
907 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 9 AM EDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Tuesday, especially
around the time of high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, Compromise Street begins to flood in
Annapolis. Flooding of much of the City Dock parking lot is
occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above
normal. The next high tide at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is at
3:44 PM and 4:47 AM.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Severn River at Annapolis
MLLW Categories - Minor 2.6 ft, Moderate 3.3 ft, Major 5.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 3.6 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/04 PM 2.4 1.0 1.4 0.5 None
21/04 AM 3.1 1.7 1.6 0.5 Minor
21/03 PM 2.3 0.9 1.5 1.0 None
22/05 AM 3.1 1.7 1.5 1.0 Minor
22/04 PM 2.2 0.8 1.3 1.0 None
&&
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