Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
906 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
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District of Columbia-
906 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Up to two feet of inundation above ground level possible
in low lying areas due to as combination tidal and fresh water
flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in the District of Columbia.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday afternoon,
especially around the time of high tide.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of Washington Harbor is possible, if flood
gatees are not in place, should water levels reach the forecast
values. Additionally, more than a third of Rosevelt Island is
covered in water, and backwater flooding of Rock Creek in
Georgetown begins to occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above
normal. The next high tide cycle with expected flooding impacts
at Washington Channel is at 10:24 AM on Thursday.
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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VAZ054-141415-
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Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-
906 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
Water levels are no longer expected to reach minor flood stage.
$$
MDZ018-141415-
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Calvert-
906 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
Water levels have dropped below minor flood stage.
$$
MDZ014-141415-
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Anne Arundel-
906 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning, especially around the
time of high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 2.6 feet, water may begin to pond in the parking
lot at Annapolis City Dock, and surround the Alex Haley
Memorial.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one to one and a half feet above
normal. High tide is ongoing at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy.
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.
Severn River at Annapolis
MLLW Categories - Minor 2.6 ft, Moderate 3.3 ft, Major 5.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 3.6 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/07 PM 1.8 0.4 0.9 1.0 None
15/07 AM 2.5 1.1 1.0 0.5 None
15/07 PM 1.6 0.2 0.7 0.5 None
16/08 AM 2.2 0.8 0.7 0.5 None
16/09 PM 1.6 0.2 0.6 0.5 None
&&
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MDZ011-141415-
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Southern Baltimore-
906 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Up to one half 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 10 AM EDT this morning, especially around the
time of high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, flooding is occurring at the end of
Thames Street in Baltimore. Water also nearly covers the
promenade at the dragon boat dock in the Inner Harbor. At 3.0
feet, water begins encroaching upon yards in the Bowleys
Quarters area.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one to one and a half feet above
normal.High tide is ongoing at Fort McHenry Baltimore.
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 3.4 ft, Moderate 4.6 ft, Major 6.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/08 AM 3.2 1.5 1.4 0.5 None
14/08 PM 2.0 0.3 1.0 0.5 None
15/09 AM 2.6 0.9 0.8 0.5 None
15/09 PM 1.7 0.0 0.7 0.5 None
16/09 AM 2.4 0.7 0.7 0.5 None
16/09 PM 1.5 -0.2 0.5 0.5 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/08 AM 3.2 1.5 1.4 1.0 Minor
14/08 PM 2.0 0.3 1.0 0.5 None
15/09 AM 2.7 1.0 0.9 0.5 None
15/09 PM 1.8 0.1 0.8 0.5 None
16/10 AM 2.5 0.8 0.7 0.5 None
16/11 PM 1.7 0.0 0.6 0.5 None
&&
$$
MDZ508-141900-
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Southeast Harford-
906 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in Southeast Harford County.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM EDT this afternoon, especially around the
time of high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, water begins to go over the bulkhead at
the Havre de Grace Yacht Basin in multiple locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one to one and a half feet above
normal. The next high tide at Havre de Grace is at 11:36 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 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/12 PM 4.0 1.6 1.5 1.0 Minor
15/12 AM 3.5 1.1 1.3 1.0 None
15/12 PM 3.6 1.2 1.2 1.0 None
16/01 AM 3.3 0.9 1.1 0.5 None
16/01 PM 3.6 1.2 1.1 1.0 None
17/02 AM 3.2 0.8 1.0 0.5 None
&&
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CJL