Weather Alert

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Around one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Expect around one foot of water
above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads
and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns
near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.

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.

CAMBRIDGE MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
13/09 AM     3.2        1.2        1.4        1       NONE
13/10 PM     2.9        0.9        0.8        1       NONE
14/10 AM     2.2        0.2        0.4       1-2      NONE
15/12 AM     2.8        0.8        0.7        2       NONE
15/12 PM     3.0        1.0        1.1        2       NONE
16/12 AM     2.6        0.6        0.6        2       NONE

BISHOPS HEAD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.7 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 1.6 FT, MAJOR 2.1 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
13/07 AM     3.5        1.4        1.5        2      MINOR
13/08 PM     3.3        1.2        1.1        1      MINOR
14/08 AM     2.5        0.4        0.5        1       NONE
14/09 PM     3.1        1.0        0.9        2       NONE
15/09 AM     3.1        1.0        1.1        2       NONE
15/10 PM     3.0        0.9        0.8       2-3      NONE

CRISFIELD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 1.8 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
13/05 AM     3.7        1.5        2.3        1      MINOR
13/06 PM     3.7        1.5        1.6        1      MINOR
14/07 AM     2.5        0.3        1.1        1       NONE
14/08 PM     3.2        1.0        1.2        1       NONE
15/08 AM     3.0        0.8        1.5        1       NONE
15/09 PM     3.3        1.1        1.3        1       NONE

&&

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Oct 12, 2025
Oct 12, 2025 Updated 12 hrs ago

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