Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
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WHUS41 KLWX 161048
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
648 AM EDT Mon Jun 16 2025

MDZ016-VAZ057-161300-
/O.NEW.KLWX.CF.Y.0016.250616T1048Z-250616T1300Z/
Charles-King George-
648 AM EDT Mon Jun 16 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in
  low lying areas due to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in Charles and King George Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning, especially around the time
  of high tide.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one to one and a half feet above
  normal. The next high tide at Indian Head is at 11:58 AM. The
  next high tide at Goose Bay is at 8:04 AM. The next high tide at
  Dahlgren is at 6:52 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 16/06 AM     3.5        1.6        1.7       0.5      MINOR
 16/07 PM     3.0        1.1        1.3       0.5      None
 17/08 AM     3.1        1.2        1.2       0.5      None
 17/08 PM     3.0        1.1        1.3       0.5      None
 18/08 AM     3.0        1.1        1.2       0.5      None
 18/09 PM     2.8        0.9        1.0       0.5      None

&&

$$