Headline:
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 27 at 1:54PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Coastal Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 27, 2026 - 10:54am
Expires:
September 27, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* 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
around two 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.
Instruction:
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Area Description:
Dorchester; Wicomico; Somerset
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov