Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 8:36AM EDT until September 27 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 26, 2026 - 5:36am
Expires:
September 26, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Two to two and a half feet of inundation above ground
level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in St. Marys County.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Sunday, especially around the time of
high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water covers roads on Saint George
Island, is in yards, and is approaching structures. To the
east, inundation is occurring at multiple marinas off St.
Mary's River, Smith Creek, and Jutland Creek.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above
normal. The next high tide at Piney Point is at 2:43 PM and 3:07
AM. The next high tide at Coltons Point is at 3:19 PM and 3:43
AM. The next high tide at Point Lookout is at 1:53 PM and 1:55
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:
St. Marys
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov