Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
142 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
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Anne Arundel-
142 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low
lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County.
* WHEN...Until noon EDT Wednesday, especially around the time of
high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water reaches the floor of the Maritime
Museum in Annapolis, begins to cover Bowyer Road on the Naval
Academy campus, and numerous businesses on Dock Street are
flooded, along with the City Dock parking lot. Bayside Beach
begins to flood around Harbor Rd and Lake Dr.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two and a half to three feet above
normal. The next high tide at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is at
7:02 PM and 7:27 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
26/07 PM 3.5 2.1 2.6 1.0 Moderate
27/07 AM 3.6 2.2 2.4 0.5 Moderate
27/08 PM 3.0 1.6 2.1 0.5 Minor
28/07 AM 3.0 1.6 1.8 0.5 Minor
28/06 PM 2.0 0.6 1.4 0.5 None
29/09 AM 2.2 0.8 0.9 0.5 None
&&
$$
MDZ017-270145-
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St. Marys-
142 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low
lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in St. Marys County.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Wednesday, 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 4:16 PM and 4:21
AM. The next high tide at Point Lookout is at 4:52 PM and 4:57
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
26/04 PM 3.8 2.2 2.4 0.5 Moderate
27/04 AM 4.1 2.5 2.5 1.0 Moderate
27/04 PM 3.3 1.7 2.0 0.5 Minor
28/04 AM 3.2 1.6 1.7 0.5 Minor
28/03 PM 2.4 0.8 1.3 1.0 None
29/05 AM 2.3 0.7 0.7 1.0 None
&&
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DCZ001-270145-
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District of Columbia-
142 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal
flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level possible in low lying areas due
to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in the District of Columbia.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 AM EDT
Wednesday, especially around the time of high tide. For the
Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday
afternoon, especially around the time of high tide.
* IMPACTS...A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds
and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along
the shore. A Coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable
for flooding are expected to develop. Coastal residents should
be alert for later statements or warnings, and take action to
protect property.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two and a half to three feet above
normal. The next high tide at Washington Channel is at 10:10 PM
and 10:15 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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Charles-King George-
142 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Up to 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 3 PM EDT Wednesday, 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 Goose Bay is at 6:02 PM and 6:07
AM. The next high tide at Dahlgren is at 4:41 PM and 4:57 AM.
The next high tide at Indian Head is at 9:56 PM and 10:01 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
26/04 PM 4.0 2.1 2.4 0.5 Minor
27/05 AM 4.1 2.2 2.4 0.5 Minor
27/05 PM 3.9 2.0 2.3 0.5 Minor
28/05 AM 3.6 1.7 1.8 0.5 Minor
28/05 PM 2.7 0.8 1.3 0.5 None
29/06 AM 2.7 0.8 0.9 0.5 None
&&
$$
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Fairfax-Stafford-
Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
142 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 3 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Up to two feet of inundation above ground level in low
lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Fairfax, Stafford and Central and Southeast Prince
William/Manassas/Manassas Park Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 3 PM EDT Wednesday,
especially around the time of high tide.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
$$
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Calvert-
142 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low
lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in Calvert County.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT Wednesday, 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 Chesapeake Beach is at 5:47 PM and
6:05 AM. The next high tide at Solomons Island is at 3:57 PM
and 4:15 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 3.2 1.8 2.2 0.5 Minor
27/05 AM 3.6 2.2 2.4 1.0 Minor
27/05 PM 3.0 1.6 2.2 0.5 Minor
28/06 AM 3.1 1.7 1.8 0.5 Minor
28/07 PM 2.3 0.9 1.4 0.5 None
29/07 AM 2.2 0.8 0.9 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
26/04 PM 3.3 1.8 2.1 1.0 Minor
27/04 AM 3.6 2.1 2.2 1.0 Minor
27/04 PM 3.1 1.6 2.0 1.0 Minor
28/04 AM 3.0 1.5 1.6 1.0 Minor
28/05 PM 2.6 1.1 1.5 1.0 None
29/05 AM 2.2 0.7 0.8 1.0 None
&&
$$
VAZ054-270145-
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Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-
142 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low
lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in the City of Alexandria and Arlington
County.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM EDT Wednesday, especially around the time of
high tide.
* IMPACTS...Shoreline inundation is expected along portions of the
seawall adjacent to Ohio Drive and the Hains Point Loop Road and
near the Tidal Basin. Water is expected to approach the curb
near the intersection of King Street and Strand Street in
Alexandria.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two and a half to three feet above
normal. The next high tide at Alexandria is at 10:28 PM and
10:33 AM.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
$$
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Southern Baltimore-
142 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low
lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in Southern Baltimore County and the city of
Baltimore.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM EDT Wednesday, especially around the time of
high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, flooding is occurring at the end of
Thames Street in Baltimore. Water covers the promenade in the
Inner Harbor in multiple locations. At 3.0 feet, water begins
encroaching upon yards in the Bowleys Quarters area.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above
normal. The next high tide at Fort McHenry Baltimore is at
8:34 PM and 8:52 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.
NW Branch Patapsco River at Baltimore MD
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 5.0 ft, Major 6.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 3.3 ft, Major 4.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
26/09 PM 3.6 1.9 2.5 0.5 Minor
27/08 AM 3.7 2.0 2.4 0.5 Minor
27/09 PM 3.0 1.3 2.0 0.5 None
28/09 AM 3.0 1.3 1.5 0.5 None
28/08 PM 1.9 0.2 1.1 0.5 None
29/10 AM 1.9 0.2 0.4 1.0 None
Chesapeake Bay at Bowleys Quarters
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 3.8 ft, Major 5.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 3.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
26/09 PM 3.2 1.5 2.2 1.0 Minor
27/09 AM 3.6 1.9 2.2 0.5 Minor
27/09 PM 2.9 1.2 2.0 0.5 None
28/10 AM 2.9 1.2 1.4 1.0 None
28/10 PM 1.8 0.1 0.9 1.0 None
29/11 AM 1.9 0.2 0.4 1.0 None
&&
$$
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Southeast Harford-
142 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low
lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in Southeast Harford County.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM EDT Wednesday, especially around the time of
high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 4.5 feet, portions of the Havre de Grace Yacht
Basin are flooded, along with Hutchins Park.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above
normal. The next high tide at Havre de Grace is at 11:54 PM and
12:02 PM.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Chesapeake Bay at Havre de Grace MD
MLLW Categories - Minor 4.0 ft, Moderate 5.5 ft, Major 7.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.2 ft, Moderate 3.7 ft, Major 5.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
27/12 AM 4.3 1.9 2.3 1.0 Minor
27/12 PM 4.9 2.5 2.5 1.0 Minor
28/01 AM 4.1 1.7 2.2 0.5 Minor
28/01 PM 4.3 1.9 1.8 1.0 Minor
29/01 AM 3.0 0.6 1.2 1.0 None
&&
$$
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