Note: The Coastal Flood Watch has been upgraded for the DC region. The most recent watch issuances before the upgrade are below.
A Coastal Flood Watch remains in effect from 9 pm Saturday, May 4 to 8 am Sunday, May 5, 2024 including the following Washington, DC region jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: St. Mary’s.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON…
…COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING…
* WHAT…For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of inundation above ground level possible in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE…Shoreline in St. Marys County.
* WHEN…For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon, especially around the time of high tide. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from this evening through Sunday morning, especially around the time of high tide.
* IMPACTS…At 3.5 feet, water covers roads on Saint George Island, is in yards, and is approaching structures. To the east, inundation is occurring at multiple marinas off St. Mary’s River, Smith Creek, and Jutland Creek.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Tides one and a half to two feet above normal. The next high tide at Piney Point is at 11:50 AM and 12:15 AM. The next high tide at Point Lookout is at 10:47 AM and 11:22 PM. The next high tide at Coltons Point is at 12:26 PM and 12:51 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.
St Marys River at Straits Point
MLLW Categories – Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.0 ft
MHHW Categories – Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 3.4 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
——– ——— ——— ——— ——- ——–
04/11 AM 3.1 1.5 1.6 1.0 Minor
05/12 AM 3.5 1.9 1.8 1.0 Moderate
05/12 PM 3.4 1.8 1.9 1.0 Minor
06/01 AM 3.5 1.9 1.7 1.0 Moderate
06/01 PM 3.0 1.4 1.5 1.0 Minor
07/02 AM 3.2 1.6 1.3 1.0 Minor
A Coastal Flood Watch remains in effect from 12 am to 8 am Sunday, May 5, 2024 including the following Washington, DC region jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: Anne Arundel.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON…
…COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING…
* WHAT…For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of inundation above ground level possible in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE…Shoreline in Anne Arundel County.
* WHEN…For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon, especially around the time of high tide. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late tonight through Sunday morning, especially around the time of high tide.
* IMPACTS…At 3.0 feet, Compromise Street begins to flood in Annapolis. Flooding of much of the City Dock parking lot is occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Tides one and a half to two feet above normal. The next high tide at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is at 2:47 PM and 3:34 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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