Coastal Flood Advisory for Oakley, Maryland
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
246 PM EDT Fri May 10 2024
MDZ017-110300-
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St. Marys-
246 PM EDT Fri May 10 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in St. Marys County.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday, especially around the time of
high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, yards are flooded on Saint George
Island, and water will begin covering the road leading to the
island, especially if there is wave action.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above
normal. The next high tide at Coltons Point is at 5:42 PM and
5:46 AM. The next high tide at Piney Point is at 5:06 PM and
5:10 AM. The next high tide at Point Lookout is at 3:53 PM and
4:24 AM.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
St Marys River at Straits Point
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 3.4 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/04 PM 3.0 1.4 1.6 1.0 Minor
11/04 AM 3.2 1.6 1.5 0.5 Minor
11/06 PM 3.1 1.5 1.6 1.0 Minor
12/05 AM 3.3 1.7 1.7 1.0 Minor
12/06 PM 2.8 1.2 1.4 1.0 None
13/06 AM 2.8 1.2 1.3 0.5 None