Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
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WHUS41 KAKQ 171856
CFWAKQ
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
256 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
MDZ021-VAZ075-077-180300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0035.240518T0000Z-240518T0600Z/
Dorchester-Westmoreland-Northumberland-
256 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half to one foot of inundation above ground
level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Dorchester County. In Virginia,
Westmoreland and Northumberland Counties.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
18/01 AM 3.3 1.3 1.4 1 NONE
18/01 PM 3.0 1.0 1.4 1 NONE
19/02 AM 3.3 1.3 1.4 1 NONE
19/02 PM 3.0 1.0 1.4 1 NONE
20/03 AM 3.3 1.3 1.3 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
17/11 PM 3.6 1.5 1.6 1 MINOR
18/11 AM 3.3 1.2 1.5 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.4 1.3 1.4 1-2 MINOR
19/12 PM 3.0 0.9 1.2 2 NONE
19/11 PM 3.3 1.2 1.3 1 NONE
20/12 PM 2.9 0.8 1.2 2 NONE
LEWISETTA VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
17/11 PM 3.2 1.7 1.8 1 MINOR
18/11 AM 3.0 1.5 1.7 1-2 NONE
18/11 PM 3.0 1.5 1.6 1-2 NONE
19/10 AM 2.9 1.4 1.7 2 NONE
20/12 AM 3.0 1.5 1.5 1 NONE
20/12 PM 2.8 1.3 1.5 1-2 NONE
DAHLGREN/COLONIAL BEACH VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 3.1 FT, MAJOR 5.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
17/11 PM 3.4 1.5 1.8 1 NONE
18/01 PM 3.4 1.5 1.8 1 NONE
19/01 AM 3.5 1.6 1.7 1 NONE
19/02 PM 3.2 1.3 1.6 1 NONE
20/02 AM 3.4 1.5 1.6 1 NONE
WINDMILL POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
17/07 PM 3.0 1.6 1.9 1 NONE
18/08 AM 2.9 1.5 1.8 1 NONE
18/08 PM 2.9 1.5 1.7 1 NONE
19/08 AM 2.7 1.3 1.6 1 NONE
19/09 PM 2.9 1.5 1.6 1 NONE
20/09 AM 2.7 1.3 1.6 1 NONE
&&
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VAZ076-078-085-086-522-180300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0038.240518T0000Z-240518T0600Z/
Richmond-Lancaster-Middlesex-Mathews-Eastern Essex-
256 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Richmond, Lancaster, Middlesex, Mathews and Eastern
Essex Counties.
* WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through late tonight.
* 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.
WINDMILL POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
17/07 PM 3.0 1.6 1.9 1 NONE
18/08 AM 2.9 1.5 1.8 1 NONE
18/08 PM 2.9 1.5 1.7 1 NONE
19/08 AM 2.7 1.3 1.6 1 NONE
19/09 PM 2.9 1.5 1.6 1 NONE
20/09 AM 2.7 1.3 1.6 1 NONE
WARE RIVER AT SCHLEY VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.8 FT, MAJOR 3.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
17/06 PM 3.6 0.9 1.6 1 NONE
18/06 AM 3.3 0.6 1.5 1 NONE
18/07 PM 3.7 1.0 1.6 1 NONE
19/07 AM 3.4 0.7 1.6 1 NONE
19/08 PM 3.8 1.1 1.6 1 NONE
20/08 AM 3.4 0.7 1.5 1 NONE
&&
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