Coastal Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 156 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * 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 between one half foot and one foot 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.