Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 10:56PM EDT until September 27 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 26, 2026 - 7:56pm
Expires:
September 27, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
* 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 6 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 tides at Piney Point are 3:07 AM and 3:19
PM. The next high tides at Coltons Point are 3:43 AM and 3:55
PM. The next high tides at Point Lookout are 1:55 AM and 2:36 PM.
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