Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
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WHUS41 KAKQ 230359
CFWAKQ
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1159 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025
MDZ021>023-230700-
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Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-
1159 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT FRIDAY...
* 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...Until 3 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Shallow 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/12 AM 3.5 1.5 1.5 1 MINOR
23/01 PM 3.1 1.1 1.3 1 NONE
24/01 AM 3.1 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
24/02 PM 2.4 0.4 0.6 1 NONE
25/03 AM 2.6 0.6 0.2 1 NONE
25/02 PM 1.8 -0.2 0.2 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/11 PM 3.6 1.5 1.4 2 MINOR
23/10 AM 3.2 1.1 1.2 2 MINOR
23/11 PM 3.2 1.1 0.8 2 MINOR
24/11 AM 2.5 0.4 0.5 2 NONE
25/12 AM 2.7 0.6 0.2 1 NONE
25/12 PM 2.1 0.0 0.1 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/10 AM 3.2 1.0 1.3 1 NONE
23/11 PM 3.2 1.0 1.0 1 NONE
24/11 AM 2.4 0.2 0.6 1 NONE
24/11 PM 2.6 0.4 0.3 1 NONE
25/11 AM 1.9 -0.3 0.2 1 NONE
&&
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VAZ075>077-521-522-230500-
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Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
1159 PM EDT Thu May 22 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Western Essex
and Eastern Essex Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Shallow 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/11 PM 3.3 1.8 1.8 1 MINOR
23/10 AM 2.7 1.2 1.3 1 NONE
23/11 PM 2.6 1.1 0.9 1 NONE
24/11 AM 2.0 0.5 0.6 1 NONE
25/12 AM 2.4 0.9 0.6 1 NONE
25/12 PM 1.9 0.4 0.5 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/11 PM 3.6 1.7 1.8 1 MINOR
23/12 PM 3.1 1.2 1.4 1 NONE
24/12 AM 3.0 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
24/01 PM 2.3 0.4 0.6 1 NONE
25/01 AM 2.7 0.8 0.6 1 NONE
25/02 PM 2.0 0.1 0.3 1 NONE
TAPPAHANNOCK VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 0.9 FT, MODERATE 1.4 FT, MAJOR 1.9 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/11 PM 3.3 1.2 1.5 1 MINOR
23/11 AM 2.7 0.6 1.0 1 NONE
23/11 PM 2.9 0.8 0.8 1 NONE
24/12 PM 2.1 0.0 0.4 1 NONE
25/12 AM 2.5 0.4 0.3 1 NONE
25/01 PM 1.9 -0.2 0.1 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/08 AM 2.7 1.3 1.4 1 NONE
23/08 PM 2.6 1.2 1.1 1 NONE
24/08 AM 2.1 0.7 0.9 1 NONE
24/09 PM 2.4 1.0 0.8 1 NONE
25/10 AM 2.1 0.7 0.8 1 NONE
&&
$$