Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Sterling, VA

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1114 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025

DCZ001-170600-
/O.NEW.KLWX.CF.Y.0008.250517T0314Z-250517T0600Z/
District of Columbia-
1114 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low
  lying areas due to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in the District of Columbia, especially in the
  vicinity of Georgetown.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday, especially around the time of
  high tide.

* IMPACTS...Low lying areas near Fletcher`s Boathouse begin to
  flood. Water also begins to overflow the banks near the mouth of
  Rock Creek. Portions of the Swamp Trail on Roosevelt Island are
  flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one to one and a half feet above
  normal. The next high tide at Washington Channel is at 11:48 PM
  and 11:42 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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