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
403 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024
VAZ054-041200-
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Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-
403 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in the City of Alexandria and Arlington
County.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning, especially around the time
of high tide.
* IMPACTS...Water is expected to approach the curb near the
intersection of King Street and Strand Street in Alexandria.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one to one and a half feet above
normal. The next high tide at Alexandria is at 5:32 AM and 6:02
PM.
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.
&&
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MDZ014-041615-
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Anne Arundel-
403 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal
flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level possible in low lying areas due
to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT this
afternoon, especially around the time of high tide. For the
Coastal Flood Watch, from late tonight through Sunday morning,
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
2:47 PM and 3:34 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 6.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 4.6 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
04/04 AM 2.8 1.4 1.6 1.0 Minor
04/03 PM 2.6 1.2 1.4 1.0 Minor
05/04 AM 3.1 1.7 1.6 1.0 Minor
05/03 PM 2.9 1.5 1.8 1.0 Minor
06/04 AM 3.3 1.9 1.7 1.0 Moderate
06/04 PM 2.4 1.0 1.4 0.5 None
&&
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MDZ017-041615-
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St. Marys-
403 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal
flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level possible in low lying areas due
to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in St. Marys County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this
afternoon, especially around the time of high tide. For the
Coastal Flood Watch, from this evening through Sunday morning,
especially around the time of high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water covers roads on Saint George
Island, is in yards, and is approaching structures. To the
east, inundation is occurring at multiple marinas off St.
Mary`s River, Smith Creek, and Jutland Creek.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above
normal. The next high tide at Point Lookout is at 10:47 AM and
11:22 PM. The next high tide at Coltons Point is at 12:26 PM and
12:51 AM. The next high tide at Piney Point is at 11:50 AM and
12:15 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
04/11 AM 3.1 1.5 1.6 1.0 Minor
05/12 AM 3.5 1.9 1.8 1.0 Moderate
05/12 PM 3.4 1.8 1.9 1.0 Minor
06/01 AM 3.5 1.9 1.7 1.0 Moderate
06/01 PM 3.0 1.4 1.5 1.0 Minor
07/02 AM 3.2 1.6 1.3 1.0 Minor
&&
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DCZ001-041200-
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District of Columbia-
403 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* 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 8 AM EDT this morning, 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one to one and a half feet above
normal. The next high tide at Washington Channel is at 5:14 AM
and 5:44 PM.
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.
&&
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