Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
950 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025
VAZ075-077-212200-
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/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.A.0001.250822T1400Z-250823T2200Z/
Westmoreland-Northumberland-
950 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
one to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Westmoreland and Northumberland Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Friday.
For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Friday morning through
Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/01 PM 2.9 1.4 1.3 2 NONE
22/01 AM 3.2 1.7 1.5 1-2 MINOR
22/02 PM 3.6 2.1 2.0 1 MODERATE
23/02 AM 3.8 2.3 2.0 1 MODERATE
23/02 PM 3.5 2.0 1.9 1 MODERATE
24/02 AM 3.3 1.8 1.6 1 MINOR
DAHLGREN/COLONIAL BEACH VA
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/02 PM 3.1 1.2 1.1 1 NONE
22/03 AM 3.5 1.6 1.3 1 MINOR
22/03 PM 4.1 2.2 2.1 1 MINOR
23/04 AM 4.3 2.4 2.1 1 MINOR
23/04 PM 3.9 2.0 1.8 1 MINOR
24/04 AM 4.0 2.1 1.8 1 MINOR
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/09 AM 3.2 1.8 1.8 1 MINOR
21/11 PM 3.4 2.0 1.7 1 MINOR
22/10 AM 3.5 2.1 2.0 1 MODERATE
22/11 PM 3.7 2.3 2.1 1 MODERATE
23/12 PM 3.4 2.0 1.8 1 MINOR
24/12 AM 3.2 1.8 1.6 1 MINOR
&&
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
950 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025
MDZ021>023-212200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.A.0001.250822T1600Z-250824T0000Z/
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-
950 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
one to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/03 PM 2.3 0.3 0.4 2 NONE
22/04 AM 3.2 1.2 0.9 1 NONE
22/04 PM 3.7 1.7 1.7 1 MINOR
23/05 AM 4.2 2.2 1.9 1 MODERATE
23/05 PM 3.8 1.8 1.7 1 MINOR
24/05 AM 4.0 2.0 1.7 1 MODERATE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/12 PM 2.7 0.6 0.6 3 NONE
22/02 AM 3.7 1.6 1.3 2 MODERATE
22/01 PM 4.0 1.9 1.8 1-2 MODERATE
23/02 AM 4.4 2.3 2.0 1 MAJOR
23/02 PM 3.9 1.8 1.7 1 MODERATE
24/03 AM 4.0 1.9 1.6 1-2 MODERATE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/12 PM 2.7 0.5 1.1 1 NONE
22/01 AM 3.7 1.5 1.5 1 MINOR
22/12 PM 3.7 1.5 2.1 1 MINOR
23/01 AM 4.3 2.1 2.1 1 MODERATE
23/01 PM 3.6 1.4 1.9 1 MINOR
24/01 AM 3.8 1.6 1.7 1 MINOR
&&
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