Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 23 at 3:08PM EDT until September 25 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 12:08pm
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in the District of Columbia.
* WHEN...From 5 AM Thursday to 9 AM EDT Friday, especially
around the time of high tide.
* IMPACTS... The unprotected area on the Southwest Waterfront at
the DC Seafood Market is expected to flood. Water is expected to
approach parts of the Hains Point Loop Road, but it will likely
be closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above
normal. The next high tide at Washington Channel is at 6:49 PM
and 7:04 AM.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
District of Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov