NWS / NOAA weather: Coastal Flood Warning issued September 27 at 6:50PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot
of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* 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
- 1594th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days