Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
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WHUS41 KAKQ 280748
CFWAKQ
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
348 AM EDT Tue May 28 2024
MDZ021>023-281400-
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Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-
348 AM EDT Tue May 28 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above
ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low
lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the
waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
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.
CAMBRIDGE MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/08 AM 3.4 1.4 1.3 1 NONE
28/08 PM 2.4 0.4 0.9 1 NONE
29/09 AM 2.9 0.9 0.9 1 NONE
29/10 PM 2.5 0.5 0.8 1 NONE
30/10 AM 2.7 0.7 0.7 1 NONE
30/11 PM 2.2 0.2 0.4 1 NONE
BISHOPS HEAD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.7 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 1.6 FT, MAJOR 2.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/06 AM 3.4 1.3 1.1 1 MINOR
28/06 PM 2.7 0.6 0.8 1 NONE
29/06 AM 3.0 0.9 0.7 1 NONE
29/07 PM 2.6 0.5 0.7 1 NONE
30/07 AM 2.7 0.6 0.5 2 NONE
30/08 PM 2.4 0.3 0.4 2 NONE
CRISFIELD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 1.8 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/04 AM 3.4 1.2 1.2 1 NONE
28/05 PM 2.4 0.2 0.8 1 NONE
29/05 AM 2.9 0.7 0.7 1 NONE
29/06 PM 2.2 0.0 0.6 1 NONE
30/06 AM 2.8 0.6 0.7 1 NONE
30/07 PM 2.1 -0.1 0.4 1 NONE
&&
$$
VAZ100-281100-
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Northampton-
348 AM EDT Tue May 28 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Northampton County.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/03 AM 3.1 1.1 1.3 1 MINOR
28/02 PM 2.3 0.3 0.8 1 NONE
29/03 AM 2.7 0.7 0.9 1 NONE
29/04 PM 2.3 0.3 0.7 1 NONE
30/04 AM 2.5 0.5 0.8 1-2 NONE
30/05 PM 2.2 0.2 0.5 2 NONE
KIPTOPEKE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/01 PM 3.1 0.1 0.7 1 NONE
29/01 AM 3.6 0.6 0.7 1 NONE
29/02 PM 3.1 0.1 0.7 1 NONE
30/02 AM 3.4 0.4 0.6 1 NONE
30/03 PM 3.3 0.3 0.7 2 NONE
OYSTER VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/01 PM 4.4 -0.2 0.4 1 NONE
29/01 AM 5.8 1.2 0.4 1 NONE
29/02 PM 4.4 -0.2 0.4 1 NONE
30/02 AM 5.5 0.9 0.3 1 NONE
30/03 PM 4.5 -0.1 0.3 1 NONE
&&
$$