Coastal Flood Warning

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Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 153 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. 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. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. CAMBRIDGE MD MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/02 AM 3.2 1.2 1.0 3 NONE 23/02 PM 3.1 1.1 1.2 3 NONE 24/03 AM 3.7 1.7 1.5 3 MINOR 24/03 PM 3.8 1.8 1.8 3 MINOR 25/03 AM 4.0 2.0 1.8 3 MODERATE 25/04 PM 4.0 2.0 1.8 3 MODERATE BISHOPS HEAD MD MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.7 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 1.6 FT, MAJOR 2.1 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/12 PM 3.4 1.3 1.4 3-4 MINOR 24/12 AM 3.8 1.7 1.6 4 MODERATE 24/12 PM 4.1 2.0 2.0 3-4 MODERATE 25/01 AM 4.1 2.0 1.8 3 MODERATE 25/01 PM 4.1 2.0 1.9 3 MODERATE CRISFIELD MD MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 1.8 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/11 AM 3.2 1.0 1.6 1 NONE 23/11 PM 3.7 1.5 1.7 1 MINOR 24/11 AM 3.8 1.6 2.1 1 MINOR 25/12 AM 4.1 1.9 2.1 1 MODERATE 25/12 PM 4.2 2.0 2.3 1 MODERATE