Coastal Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1022 PM EDT Thu May 15 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to freshwater flooding. Moderate flooding is expected. * WHERE...Shoreline in the District of Columbia, especially in the vicinity of Georgetown. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Friday. Tidal fluctuations will likely be overcome by freshwater flooding, with an extended period of moderate flooding forecast at Georgetown. * IMPACTS...The Washington Harbour boardwalk will be covered. Low lying areas near Fletcher's Boathouse will be flooded. More than a third of Roosevelt Island will be inundated. Rock Creek will experience backwater flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one to one and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Washington Channel is at 11:10 PM and 11:00 AM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.