NWS / NOAA weather: Coastal Flood Warning issued September 27 at 2:51PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* 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.

Severity

Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe

This month

1588th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days