Headline:
Coastal Flood Watch issued September 22 at 7:50AM EDT until September 24 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Coastal Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 4:50am
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one and a half feet
of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due
to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to two feet
of inundation above ground level possible in low lying areas due
to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in St. Marys County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM this evening
to 8 PM EDT Wednesday, especially around the time of high
tide. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday evening
through Thursday morning, especially around the time of high
tide.
* IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water covers roads on Saint George
Island, is in yards, and is approaching structures. To the
east, inundation is occurring at multiple marinas off St.
Mary's River, Smith Creek, and Jutland Creek.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above
normal. The next high tide at Coltons Point is at 12:49 PM and
1:02 AM. The next high tide at Piney Point is at 12:13 PM and
12:26 AM. The next high tide at Point Lookout is at 10:54 AM and
11:27 PM.
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:
St. Marys
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov