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Coastal Flood Watch

Status

Event Continued Expired

Start Time

Thu 05/15/2025 08:00 AM EDT

End Time

Fri 05/16/2025 06:00 PM EDT

Significance

Watch

Impacts

Moderate impact

Locations Affected

Washington, DC

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 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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DCZ001-142115- /O.CAN.KLWX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250514T1600Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.CF.A.0001.250515T1200Z-250516T2200Z/ District of Columbia- 906 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025