Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
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WHUS41 KAKQ 051842
CFWAKQ
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
242 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
MDZ021>023-060245-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.S.0015.250906T0300Z-250906T1000Z/
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-
242 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM EDT 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...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties.
* WHEN...From 11 PM EDT this evening through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Nuisance to Minor coastal 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/03 PM 2.6 0.6 0.7 1 NONE
06/03 AM 3.3 1.3 1.0 1 NONE
06/03 PM 2.8 0.8 0.8 1 NONE
07/04 AM 2.9 0.9 0.5 1 NONE
07/04 PM 2.3 0.3 0.2 1 NONE
08/05 AM 2.8 0.8 0.4 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
06/12 AM 3.4 1.3 1.1 2 MINOR
06/01 PM 3.2 1.1 1.0 2 MINOR
07/01 AM 3.1 1.0 0.7 2 NONE
07/02 PM 2.7 0.6 0.4 2 NONE
08/02 AM 3.0 0.9 0.5 1 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
06/12 AM 3.4 1.2 1.2 1 NONE
06/12 PM 2.8 0.6 1.0 1 NONE
07/01 AM 3.1 0.9 0.9 1 NONE
07/01 PM 2.5 0.3 0.6 1 NONE
08/02 AM 2.9 0.7 0.7 1 NONE
&&
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VAZ075-077-060245-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.S.0015.250906T0200Z-250906T0700Z/
Westmoreland-Northumberland-
242 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Up to one quarter foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Westmoreland and Northumberland Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 PM EDT this evening through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Nuisance coastal 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
06/01 AM 2.7 1.2 0.9 1 NONE
06/01 PM 2.6 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
07/01 AM 2.7 1.2 0.9 1 NONE
07/01 PM 2.3 0.8 0.6 1 NONE
08/02 AM 2.4 0.9 0.6 1 NONE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/02 PM 2.7 0.8 0.8 1 NONE
06/02 AM 3.4 1.5 1.2 1 NONE
06/02 PM 3.0 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
07/02 AM 3.1 1.2 1.0 1 NONE
07/03 PM 2.7 0.8 0.6 1 NONE
08/03 AM 2.8 0.9 0.6 1 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/09 PM 2.4 1.0 0.8 1 NONE
06/10 AM 2.4 1.0 0.8 1 NONE
06/10 PM 2.7 1.3 1.0 1 NONE
07/11 AM 2.3 0.9 0.6 1 NONE
07/11 PM 2.3 0.9 0.6 1 NONE
08/12 PM 2.5 1.1 0.7 1 NONE
&&
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