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 Anne Arundel County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT
Wednesday night, especially around the time of high tide. For
the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Wednesday night through
Thursday 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
2:35 PM and 3:31 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:
Anne Arundel
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov