Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
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CFWLWX
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
836 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
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Calvert-
836 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 AM EDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Around two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in Calvert County.
* WHEN...From noon today to 5 AM EDT Monday, especially around
the time of high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, water is expected to reach backyards
near 9th Street in North Beach, and could approach 9th Street.
At 3.5 feet, yards are flooded near Charles Street and
Williams Street in Solomons. Nearby parking lots and the
streets themselves are covered by more than a half foot of
water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above
normal. The next high tide at Solomons Island is at 2:36 PM and
2:52 AM. The next high tide at Chesapeake Beach is at 4:34 PM
and 4:36 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
26/06 PM 2.5 1.1 0.8 0.5 None
27/06 AM 3.1 1.7 1.5 0.5 Minor
27/06 PM 3.3 1.9 1.6 0.5 Minor
28/06 AM 2.8 1.4 1.2 0.5 None
28/06 PM 2.5 1.1 0.8 0.5 None
29/05 AM 2.1 0.7 0.6 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
26/02 PM 3.3 1.8 1.6 1.0 Minor
27/03 AM 3.5 2.0 1.8 1.0 Minor
27/03 PM 3.8 2.3 2.0 1.0 Minor
28/03 AM 3.3 1.8 1.6 1.0 Minor
28/03 PM 2.9 1.4 1.2 1.0 None
29/03 AM 2.4 0.9 0.8 1.0 None
&&
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Charles-King George-
836 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Around two feet of inundation above ground level in low
lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in Charles and King George Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday, 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 two to two and a half feet above
normal. The next high tide at Indian Head is at 8:23 PM and 8:47
AM. The next high tide at Goose Bay is at 4:29 PM and 4:53 AM.
The next high tide at Dahlgren is at 3:17 PM and 3:35 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
26/03 PM 3.9 2.0 1.7 0.5 Minor
27/04 AM 4.0 2.1 1.9 0.5 Minor
27/04 PM 4.2 2.3 1.9 0.5 Minor
28/04 AM 3.9 2.0 1.8 0.5 Minor
28/04 PM 3.4 1.5 1.2 0.5 None
29/05 AM 3.0 1.1 0.9 0.5 None
&&
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St. Marys-
836 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Two to two and a half feet of inundation above ground
level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in St. Marys County.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM 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 two to two and a half feet above
normal. The next high tide at Piney Point is at 2:43 PM and 3:07
AM. The next high tide at Coltons Point is at 3:19 PM and 3:43
AM. The next high tide at Point Lookout is at 1:53 PM and 1:55
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
26/02 PM 3.7 2.1 2.1 1.0 Minor
27/02 AM 3.8 2.2 2.2 1.0 Minor
27/02 PM 3.9 2.3 2.2 2.0 Minor
28/03 AM 3.3 1.7 1.7 1.0 None
28/02 PM 3.1 1.5 1.6 1.0 None
29/03 AM 2.5 0.9 1.0 0.5 None
&&
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