Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
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WHUS41 KAKQ 080932
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
532 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024
MDZ021>023-090000-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.Y.0031.240509T0200Z-240509T1100Z/
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-
532 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EDT Thursday.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/05 AM 3.2 1.2 0.8 1 NONE
08/05 PM 2.5 0.5 0.8 1 NONE
09/06 AM 3.4 1.4 1.0 1 NONE
09/06 PM 2.8 0.8 1.1 1 NONE
10/06 AM 3.2 1.2 0.9 1 NONE
10/07 PM 2.8 0.8 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/02 PM 2.9 0.8 0.9 1 NONE
09/03 AM 3.5 1.4 0.9 1 MINOR
09/03 PM 2.9 0.8 0.9 1 NONE
10/03 AM 3.4 1.3 0.9 1 MINOR
10/04 PM 2.9 0.8 1.0 1-2 NONE
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 PM 2.8 0.6 1.1 1 NONE
09/02 AM 3.8 1.6 1.3 1 MINOR
09/02 PM 3.0 0.8 1.3 1 NONE
10/02 AM 3.7 1.5 1.3 1 MINOR
10/03 PM 3.0 0.8 1.4 1 NONE
11/03 AM 3.7 1.5 1.4 1 MINOR
&&
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VAZ077-078-090000-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.S.0034.240509T0200Z-240509T0800Z/
Northumberland-Lancaster-
532 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Northumberland and Lancaster Counties.
* WHEN...From 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
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
10/04 PM 2.7 1.2 1.4 2 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/12 PM 2.3 0.9 1.1 1 NONE
09/12 AM 2.8 1.4 1.2 1 NONE
09/12 PM 2.3 0.9 1.2 1 NONE
10/01 AM 2.9 1.5 1.3 1 NONE
10/02 PM 2.5 1.1 1.4 1 NONE
11/01 AM 3.0 1.6 1.5 1 NONE
&&
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