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
1020 PM EDT Fri May 3 2024
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Charles-King George-
1020 PM EDT Fri May 3 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* 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 AM EDT Saturday, 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 Goose Bay is at 1:06 AM and 1:36
PM. The next high tide at Indian Head is at 5:00 AM and 5:30 PM.
The next high tide at Dahlgren is at 12:00 AM and 12:23 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.
&&
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 AM 3.8 1.9 1.9 1.0 Minor
04/12 PM 3.7 1.8 1.9 1.0 Minor
05/01 AM 4.0 2.1 2.0 1.0 Minor
05/01 PM 3.7 1.8 1.9 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
&&
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MDZ014-041030-
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Anne Arundel-
1020 PM EDT Fri May 3 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected 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
Saturday, especially around the time of high tide. For the
Coastal Flood Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday
morning, 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
2:35 AM and 2:47 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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
04/03 AM 2.7 1.3 1.4 1.0 Minor
04/03 PM 2.7 1.3 1.5 1.0 Minor
05/04 AM 3.3 1.9 1.8 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
&&
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MDZ017-041030-
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St. Marys-
1020 PM EDT Fri May 3 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY 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
Saturday, especially around the time of high tide. For the
Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday 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 10:24 PM and
10:47 AM. The next high tide at Coltons Point is at 11:56 PM and
12:26 PM. The next high tide at Piney Point is at 11:20 PM and
11:50 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
04/12 AM 3.4 1.8 1.8 1.0 Minor
04/10 AM 3.2 1.6 1.8 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
&&
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District of Columbia-
1020 PM EDT Fri May 3 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
* 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 Saturday, 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 and Jefferson Memorial..
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two 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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