Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 27 at 4:41PM EDT until September 28 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 27, 2026 - 1:41pm
Expires:
September 27, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 1 to 2 feet of inundation
above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot
of inundation above ground level expected.
* WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 AM EDT
Monday.
* 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.
Instruction:
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Area Description:
Dorchester; Wicomico; Somerset
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov