Coastal Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Rose Haven, MD ∙ Highland Beach, MD ∙ Green Haven, MD ∙ Avenue, MD ∙ Crofton, MD ∙ Scotland, MD ∙ Riva, MD ∙ Lexington Park, MD ∙ South River, MD ∙ Annapolis Neck, MD

Full Alert Message

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 842 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY 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 midnight EDT tonight, especially around the time of high tide. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late tonight through Friday morning, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 3.2 feet, water begins to approach businesses on Dock Street in Annapolis. The City Dock parking lot is flooded. Compromise Street is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above normal. The next high tide at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is at 3:33 PM and 4:07 AM. Water is expected to approach buildings near King Street and Union Street.. 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. Severn River at Annapolis MLLW Categories - Minor 2.6 ft, Moderate 3.3 ft, Major 5.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 3.6 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/03 PM 2.6 1.2 1.3 1.0 Minor 24/03 AM 3.3 1.9 1.7 1.0 Moderate 24/04 PM 3.2 1.8 1.8 1.0 Minor 25/04 AM 3.4 2.0 1.8 1.0 Moderate 25/05 PM 3.2 1.8 1.7 0.5 Minor 26/05 AM 3.5 2.1 1.9 0.5 Moderate

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