Coastal Flood Advisory for Waterloo, Maryland
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
359 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024
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St. Marys-
359 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in St. Marys County.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Sunday, 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 Point Lookout is at 11:17 PM. The
next high tide at Piney Point is at 12:13 AM. The next high tide
at Coltons Point is at 12:49 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
18/11 PM 3.1 1.5 1.6 1.0 Minor
19/11 AM 2.9 1.3 1.6 0.5 None
20/12 AM 3.1 1.5 1.6 1.0 Minor
20/01 PM 2.9 1.3 1.5 0.5 None
21/01 AM 3.2 1.6 1.6 1.0 Minor
21/12 PM 2.7 1.1 1.5 0.5 None