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
906 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024
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Anne Arundel-
906 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
* 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 Warning, 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...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT this
afternoon, especially around the time of high tide. For the
Coastal Flood Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT
Sunday, especially around the time of high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 3.2 feet, water begins to approach businesses on
Dock Street in Annapolis. The City Dock parking lot is
flooded. Compromise Street is flooded.
* 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...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
04/02 PM 2.8 1.4 1.7 1.0 Minor
05/04 AM 3.4 2.0 1.9 1.0 Moderate
05/03 PM 3.0 1.6 1.9 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
07/05 AM 2.9 1.5 1.2 0.5 Minor
&&
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St. Marys-
906 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
EDT SUNDAY...
* 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 Warning, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected 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 Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT
Sunday, 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 Coltons Point is at 12:26 PM and
12:51 AM. The next high tide at Point Lookout is at 10:47 AM and
11:22 PM. The next high tide at Piney Point is at 11:50 AM and
12:15 AM.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
&&
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 3.4 1.8 1.9 1.0 Minor
05/12 AM 3.7 2.1 2.0 1.0 Moderate
05/12 PM 3.4 1.8 1.9 1.0 Minor
06/12 AM 3.5 1.9 1.8 1.0 Moderate
06/01 PM 3.1 1.5 1.6 1.0 Minor
07/02 AM 3.2 1.6 1.3 1.0 Minor
&&
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District of Columbia-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-
906 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 AM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in the District of Columbia, Arlington
County, and the City of Alexandria.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 9 AM EDT Sunday, 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. 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 Washington Channel is at 5:44 PM
and 6:09 AM. The next high tide at Alexandria is at 6:02 PM and
6:27 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.
&&
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Calvert-
906 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in Calvert County.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Sunday, 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 Solomons Island is at 11:30 AM and
12:17 AM. The next high tide at Chesapeake Beach is at 1:28 PM
and 2:03 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.
Chesapeake Bay at North Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.6 ft, Moderate 2.6 ft, Major 3.6 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
04/01 PM 2.7 1.3 1.4 1.0 None
05/01 AM 3.0 1.6 1.5 1.0 Minor
05/02 PM 2.9 1.5 1.7 1.0 None
06/03 AM 3.2 1.8 1.5 0.5 Minor
06/03 PM 2.5 1.1 1.4 0.5 None
07/04 AM 2.9 1.5 1.1 0.5 None
Patuxent River at Solomons Island
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
04/11 AM 3.0 1.5 1.6 1.0 Minor
05/12 AM 3.3 1.8 1.7 1.0 Minor
05/12 PM 3.1 1.6 1.7 1.0 Minor
06/01 AM 3.3 1.8 1.6 1.0 Minor
06/01 PM 2.7 1.2 1.3 1.0 None
07/01 AM 2.8 1.3 1.1 1.0 None
&&
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Charles-King George-
906 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in Charles and King George Counties.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon, especially around the
time of high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water reaches yards near Cobb Island
and docks near Dahlgren.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above
normal. The next high tide at Indian Head is at 5:30 PM and 5:55
AM. The next high tide at Goose Bay is at 1:36 PM and 2:01 AM.
The next high tide at Dahlgren is at 12:23 PM and 12:59 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.
Upper Machodoc Creek at Dahlgren
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
04/12 PM 3.6 1.7 1.8 1.0 Minor
05/01 AM 3.8 1.9 1.8 1.0 Minor
05/01 PM 3.6 1.7 1.8 1.0 Minor
06/02 AM 3.8 1.9 1.7 0.5 Minor
06/02 PM 3.2 1.3 1.4 0.5 None
07/03 AM 3.4 1.5 1.2 0.5 None
&&
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