Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
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WHUS41 KAKQ 071851
CFWAKQ
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
251 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
MDZ021>023-VAZ077-078-099-080300-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.Y.0030.240508T0300Z-240508T1000Z/
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Northumberland-Lancaster-Accomack-
251 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas, near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset
Counties. In Virginia, Northumberland, Lancaster and Accomack
Counties.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Wednesday.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
07/04 PM 2.7 0.7 0.9 1 NONE
08/05 AM 3.6 1.6 1.2 1 MINOR
08/05 PM 2.9 0.9 1.2 1 NONE
09/06 AM 3.6 1.6 1.2 1 MINOR
09/06 PM 2.9 0.9 1.2 1 NONE
10/06 AM 3.5 1.5 1.2 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
07/02 PM 2.8 0.7 0.7 1 NONE
08/02 AM 3.5 1.4 0.9 1 MINOR
08/02 PM 2.9 0.8 0.9 1 NONE
09/03 AM 3.7 1.6 1.1 1 MINOR
09/03 PM 3.0 0.9 1.0 1 NONE
10/03 AM 3.5 1.4 1.0 1 MINOR
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/01 AM 3.6 1.4 1.2 1 MINOR
08/01 PM 3.0 0.8 1.3 1 NONE
09/02 AM 3.7 1.5 1.2 1 MINOR
09/02 PM 3.1 0.9 1.4 1 NONE
10/02 AM 3.8 1.6 1.4 1 MINOR
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
07/02 PM 2.3 0.8 0.8 1 NONE
08/02 AM 3.1 1.6 1.3 1 MINOR
08/02 PM 2.5 1.0 1.1 1 NONE
09/03 AM 2.9 1.4 1.1 1 NONE
09/03 PM 2.5 1.0 1.1 1-2 NONE
10/03 AM 2.8 1.3 1.1 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
07/11 PM 2.7 1.3 1.1 1 NONE
08/12 PM 2.4 1.0 1.2 1 NONE
09/12 AM 2.8 1.4 1.2 1 NONE
09/11 AM 2.2 0.8 1.2 1 NONE
10/01 AM 2.8 1.4 1.2 1 NONE
SAXIS VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/12 AM 4.0 1.5 0.9 1 NONE
08/01 PM 3.5 1.0 1.1 1 NONE
09/01 AM 4.1 1.6 1.0 1 NONE
09/01 PM 3.5 1.0 1.3 1 NONE
10/02 AM 4.2 1.7 1.2 1 NONE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
07/10 PM 2.9 0.9 0.8 1 NONE
08/11 AM 2.5 0.5 0.9 1 NONE
09/12 AM 3.2 1.2 1.1 1 MINOR
09/11 AM 2.6 0.6 1.1 1-2 NONE
10/01 AM 3.2 1.2 1.2 2 MINOR
10/12 PM 2.4 0.4 0.9 2 NONE
CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
07/08 PM 3.8 1.0 0.4 2 NONE
08/09 AM 3.0 0.2 0.5 2 NONE
08/09 PM 3.8 1.0 0.4 2 NONE
09/10 AM 2.9 0.1 0.5 2 NONE
09/10 PM 3.9 1.1 0.5 1-2 NONE
10/10 AM 2.9 0.1 0.6 1 NONE
WACHAPREAGUE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
07/09 PM 6.2 1.7 0.8 1 NONE
08/09 AM 5.0 0.5 0.9 1 NONE
08/10 PM 6.3 1.8 0.9 1 NONE
09/10 AM 4.7 0.2 0.8 1 NONE
09/11 PM 6.1 1.6 0.8 1 NONE
10/11 AM 4.7 0.2 0.9 1 NONE
&&
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