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COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA  
950 AM EDT THU AUG 21 2025  
 
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MARYLAND BEACHES-  
950 AM EDT THU AUG 21 2025  
 
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS  
MORNING...   
..HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT FRIDAY
 
 
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY  
EVENING...  
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS  
AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY...  
 
* WHAT...FOR THE BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT, A HIGH RISK FOR RIP  
CURRENTS. FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, LARGE BREAKING WAVES OF  
8 TO 12 FEET IN THE SURF ZONE. FOR THE COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY,  
UP TO ONE FOOT OF INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND LEVEL IN LOW-LYING  
AREAS NEAR SHORELINES AND TIDAL WATERWAYS. FOR THE COASTAL  
FLOOD WARNING, ONE TO TWO FEET OF INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND  
LEVEL EXPECTED IN LOW-LYING AREAS NEAR SHORELINES AND TIDAL  
WATERWAYS.  
 
* WHERE...MARYLAND BEACHES COUNTY.  
 
* WHEN...FOR THE COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY, UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS  
MORNING. FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, UNTIL 7 AM EDT FRIDAY.  
FOR THE BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT, THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. FOR  
THE COASTAL FLOOD WARNING, FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM  
EDT FRIDAY.  
 
* IMPACTS...NUMEROUS ROADS MAY BE CLOSED. LOW LYING PROPERTY  
INCLUDING HOMES, BUSINESSES, AND SOME CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE  
MAY BE INUNDATED. VERY DANGEROUS SWIMMING AND SURFING  
CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED, AS WELL AS THE WAVE ACTION RESULTING  
IN SIGNIFICANT BEACH EROSION. RIP CURRENTS CAN SWEEP EVEN THE  
BEST SWIMMERS AWAY FROM SHORE INTO DEEPER WATER. DANGEROUS  
SHORE BREAK CAN THROW A SWIMMER OR SURFER HEAD FIRST INTO THE  
BOTTOM CAUSING NECK AND BACK INJURIES.  
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...  
 
TAKE THE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO PROTECT FLOOD-PRONE PROPERTY. IF  
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED, DO NOT DRIVE AROUND BARRICADES OR THROUGH  
WATER OF UNKNOWN DEPTH.  
 
INEXPERIENCED SWIMMERS SHOULD REMAIN OUT OF THE WATER DUE TO  
DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS.  
 
REMAIN OUT OF THE WATER TO AVOID HAZARDOUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS.  
 

 
 
TIME OF HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.  
 
OCEAN CITY INLET MD  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/07 PM 4.8 2.3 2.0 1 MINOR  
22/08 AM 4.3 1.8 2.0 1 MINOR  
22/08 PM 4.3 1.8 1.5 1 MINOR  
23/09 AM 3.5 1.0 1.1 1 NONE  
23/09 PM 3.7 1.2 0.9 1 NONE  
 

 
 

 
 
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INLAND WORCESTER-  
950 AM EDT THU AUG 21 2025  
 
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS  
MORNING...  
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS  
AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY...  
 
* WHAT...FOR THE COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY, UP TO ONE FOOT OF  
INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND LEVEL IN LOW-LYING AREAS NEAR  
SHORELINES AND TIDAL WATERWAYS. FOR THE COASTAL FLOOD WARNING,  
ONE TO TWO FEET OF INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND LEVEL EXPECTED IN  
LOW-LYING AREAS NEAR SHORELINES AND TIDAL WATERWAYS.  
 
* WHERE...INLAND WORCESTER COUNTY.  
 
* WHEN...FOR THE COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY, UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS  
MORNING. FOR THE COASTAL FLOOD WARNING, FROM 5 PM THIS  
AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY.  
 
* IMPACTS...SOME ROADS MAY BE CLOSED. LOW LYING PROPERTY  
INCLUDING HOMES, BUSINESSES, AND SOME CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE  
MAY BE INUNDATED. SOME SHORELINE EROSION MAY OCCUR.  
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...  
 
TAKE THE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO PROTECT FLOOD-PRONE PROPERTY. IF  
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED, DO NOT DRIVE AROUND BARRICADES OR THROUGH  
WATER OF UNKNOWN DEPTH.  
 

 
 
TIME OF HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.  
 
OCEAN CITY INLET MD  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/07 PM 4.8 2.3 2.0 1 MINOR  
22/08 AM 4.3 1.8 2.0 1 MINOR  
22/08 PM 4.3 1.8 1.5 1 MINOR  
23/09 AM 3.5 1.0 1.1 1 NONE  
23/09 PM 3.7 1.2 0.9 1 NONE  
 

 
 

 
 
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RICHMOND-LANCASTER-NEW KENT-GLOUCESTER-MIDDLESEX-MATHEWS-  
EASTERN KING WILLIAM-EASTERN KING AND QUEEN-WESTERN ESSEX-  
EASTERN ESSEX-  
950 AM EDT THU AUG 21 2025  
 
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS  
EVENING...  
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING  
TO 6 AM EDT SATURDAY...  
 
* WHAT...FOR THE COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY, UP TO ONE FOOT OF  
INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND LEVEL IN LOW-LYING AREAS NEAR  
SHORELINES AND TIDAL WATERWAYS. FOR THE COASTAL FLOOD WARNING,  
ONE TO THREE FEET OF INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND LEVEL EXPECTED IN  
LOW- LYING AREAS NEAR SHORELINES AND TIDAL WATERWAYS.  
 
* WHERE...RICHMOND, LANCASTER, NEW KENT, GLOUCESTER, MIDDLESEX,  
MATHEWS, EASTERN KING WILLIAM, EASTERN KING AND QUEEN, WESTERN  
ESSEX AND EASTERN ESSEX COUNTIES.  
 
* WHEN...FOR THE COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY, UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS  
EVENING. FOR THE COASTAL FLOOD WARNING, FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING  
TO 6 AM EDT SATURDAY.  
 
* IMPACTS...NUMEROUS ROADS MAY BE CLOSED. LOW LYING PROPERTY  
INCLUDING HOMES, BUSINESSES, AND SOME CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE  
MAY BE INUNDATED. SOME SHORELINE EROSION MAY OCCUR.  
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...  
 
TAKE THE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO PROTECT FLOOD-PRONE PROPERTY. IF  
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED, DO NOT DRIVE AROUND BARRICADES OR THROUGH  
WATER OF UNKNOWN DEPTH.  
 

 
 
TIME OF HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.  
 
TAPPAHANNOCK VA  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 0.9 FT, MODERATE 1.4 FT, MAJOR 1.9 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/01 PM 3.0 0.9 1.2 1 MINOR  
22/02 AM 3.6 1.5 1.4 1 MODERATE  
22/02 PM 3.6 1.5 1.7 1 MODERATE  
23/02 AM 3.8 1.7 1.7 1 MODERATE  
23/03 PM 3.5 1.4 1.5 1 MODERATE  
24/03 AM 3.4 1.3 1.3 1 MINOR  
 
WINDMILL POINT VA  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/09 AM 3.2 1.8 1.8 1 MINOR  
21/11 PM 3.4 2.0 1.7 1 MINOR  
22/10 AM 3.5 2.1 2.0 1 MODERATE  
22/11 PM 3.7 2.3 2.1 1 MODERATE  
23/12 PM 3.4 2.0 1.8 1 MINOR  
24/12 AM 3.2 1.8 1.6 1 MINOR  
 
GYWNNS ISLAND VA  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/10 AM 3.4 2.1 2.1 1 MINOR  
21/10 PM 3.4 2.1 1.9 1 MINOR  
22/11 AM 3.3 2.0 1.9 1 MINOR  
22/10 PM 3.2 1.9 1.8 1 MINOR  
23/12 PM 2.8 1.5 1.3 1 NONE  
24/12 AM 2.6 1.2 1.1 1 NONE  
 
WEST POINT VA  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/11 AM 5.4 1.9 2.4 1 MINOR  
21/11 PM 6.1 2.6 2.6 1 MODERATE  
22/11 AM 5.5 2.0 2.4 1 MINOR  
23/12 AM 5.7 2.2 2.3 1 MINOR  
23/12 PM 5.1 1.6 1.9 1 MINOR  
24/12 AM 5.2 1.7 1.8 1 MINOR  
 
WARE RIVER AT SCHLEY VA  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.8 FT, MAJOR 3.8 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/09 PM 5.2 2.5 2.1 1 MINOR  
22/09 AM 4.8 2.1 2.0 1 MINOR  
22/10 PM 5.0 2.3 1.9 1 MINOR  
23/10 AM 4.3 1.6 1.4 1 NONE  
23/10 PM 4.3 1.6 1.3 1 NONE  
 
YORKTOWN VA  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.9 FT, MODERATE 2.4 FT, MAJOR 2.9 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/09 AM 4.6 2.0 2.1 2 MINOR  
21/09 PM 5.1 2.5 2.2 1 MODERATE  
22/09 AM 4.7 2.1 2.1 1 MINOR  
22/09 PM 4.8 2.2 2.0 1 MINOR  
23/10 AM 4.3 1.7 1.6 1 NONE  
23/10 PM 4.2 1.6 1.4 1 NONE  
 

 
 

 
 
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EASTERN CURRITUCK-VIRGINIA BEACH-  
950 AM EDT THU AUG 21 2025  
 
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT  
FRIDAY...   
..HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT FRIDAY
 
 
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY  
EVENING...  
 
* WHAT...FOR THE BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT, A HIGH RISK OF RIP  
CURRENTS IS EXPECTED. FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, LARGE  
BREAKING WAVES OF 8 TO 12 FEET EXPECTED IN THE SURF ZONE. FOR  
THE COASTAL FLOOD WARNING, ONE TO THREE FEET OF INUNDATION  
ABOVE GROUND LEVEL POSSIBLE IN LOW-LYING AREAS NEAR SHORELINES  
AND TIDAL WATERWAYS.  
 
* WHERE...IN NORTH CAROLINA, EASTERN CURRITUCK COUNTY. IN  
VIRGINIA, VIRGINIA BEACH.  
 
* WHEN...FOR THE COASTAL FLOOD WARNING, UNTIL 2 PM EDT FRIDAY.  
FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, UNTIL 7 AM EDT FRIDAY. FOR THE  
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT, THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.  
 
* IMPACTS...NUMEROUS ROADS MAY BE CLOSED. LOW LYING PROPERTY  
INCLUDING HOMES, BUSINESSES, AND SOME CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE  
MAY BE INUNDATED. VERY DANGEROUS SWIMMING AND SURFING  
CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED, AS WELL AS THE WAVE ACTION RESULTING  
IN SIGNIFICANT BEACH EROSION. RIP CURRENTS CAN SWEEP EVEN THE  
BEST SWIMMERS AWAY FROM SHORE INTO DEEPER WATER. DANGEROUS  
SHORE BREAK CAN THROW A SWIMMER OR SURFER HEAD FIRST INTO THE  
BOTTOM CAUSING NECK AND BACK INJURIES.  
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...  
 
TAKE THE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO PROTECT FLOOD-PRONE PROPERTY. IF  
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED, DO NOT DRIVE AROUND BARRICADES OR THROUGH  
WATER OF UNKNOWN DEPTH.  
 
INEXPERIENCED SWIMMERS SHOULD REMAIN OUT OF THE WATER DUE TO  
DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS.  
 
REMAIN OUT OF THE WATER TO AVOID HAZARDOUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS.  
 

 
 
TIME OF HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.  
 
SEWELLS POINT VA  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/09 AM 5.0 2.2 2.5 4 MINOR  
21/09 PM 5.7 2.9 2.7 4 MODERATE  
22/09 AM 5.1 2.3 2.4 2-3 MINOR  
22/09 PM 5.0 2.2 2.0 1 MINOR  
23/09 AM 4.4 1.6 1.7 1 NONE  
23/10 PM 4.1 1.3 1.2 1-2 NONE  
 
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.1 FT, MODERATE 2.6 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/08 PM 5.9 3.0 2.7 6-7 MODERATE  
22/08 AM 5.3 2.4 2.4 4-5 MINOR  
22/09 PM 5.1 2.2 1.9 2-3 MINOR  
23/09 AM 4.4 1.5 1.4 2 NONE  
23/09 PM 4.2 1.3 1.1 2-3 NONE  
 
LYNNHAVEN INLET VA  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/09 PM 5.9 3.2 3.1 1 MAJOR  
22/09 AM 5.3 2.6 2.8 1 MODERATE  
22/09 PM 5.0 2.3 2.2 1 MODERATE  
23/09 AM 4.3 1.6 1.9 1 NONE  
23/10 PM 4.3 1.6 1.6 1 NONE  
 
COROLLA NC  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/07 PM 7.0 3.3 2.9 10-11 MAJOR  
22/07 AM 5.8 2.1 2.4 8-9 MINOR  
22/08 PM 5.9 2.2 1.9 7 MINOR  
23/08 AM 4.9 1.2 1.3 6 NONE  
23/09 PM 4.9 1.2 1.0 6 NONE  
 

 
 

 
 
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ACCOMACK-NORTHAMPTON-  
950 AM EDT THU AUG 21 2025  
   
..HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT FRIDAY
 
 
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY  
EVENING...  
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS  
AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY...  
 
* WHAT...FOR THE BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT, A HIGH RISK OF RIP  
CURRENTS IS EXPECTED. FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, LARGE  
BREAKING WAVES OF 8 TO 12 FEET EXPECTED IN THE SURF ZONE. FOR  
THE COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY, AROUND 1 FOOT OF INUNDATION ABOVE  
GROUND LEVEL POSSIBLE IN LOW-LYING AREAS. FOR THE COASTAL  
FLOOD WARNING, ONE TO THREE FEET OF INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND  
LEVEL POSSIBLE IN LOW- LYING AREAS NEAR SHORELINES AND TIDAL  
WATERWAYS.  
 
* WHERE...ACCOMACK AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES.  
 
* WHEN...FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, UNTIL 7 AM EDT FRIDAY. FOR  
THE BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT, THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. FOR THE  
COASTAL FLOOD WARNING, FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT  
FRIDAY.  
 
* IMPACTS...NUMEROUS ROADS MAY BE CLOSED. LOW LYING PROPERTY  
INCLUDING HOMES, BUSINESSES, AND SOME CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE  
MAY BE INUNDATED. VERY DANGEROUS SWIMMING AND SURFING  
CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED, AS WELL AS THE WAVE ACTION RESULTING  
IN SIGNIFICANT BEACH EROSION. RIP CURRENTS CAN SWEEP EVEN THE  
BEST SWIMMERS AWAY FROM SHORE INTO DEEPER WATER. DANGEROUS  
SHORE BREAK CAN THROW A SWIMMER OR SURFER HEAD FIRST INTO THE  
BOTTOM CAUSING NECK AND BACK INJURIES.  
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...  
 
TAKE THE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO PROTECT FLOOD-PRONE PROPERTY. IF  
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED, DO NOT DRIVE AROUND BARRICADES OR THROUGH  
WATER OF UNKNOWN DEPTH.  
 
INEXPERIENCED SWIMMERS SHOULD REMAIN OUT OF THE WATER DUE TO  
DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS.  
 
REMAIN OUT OF THE WATER TO AVOID HAZARDOUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS.  
 

 
 
TIME OF HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.  
 
SAXIS VA  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/10 AM 3.4 0.9 1.1 2-3 NONE  
22/12 AM 4.1 1.6 1.2 2 NONE  
22/12 PM 4.4 1.9 1.9 1-2 NONE  
23/01 AM 4.7 2.2 1.9 1 MINOR  
23/12 PM 4.3 1.8 1.8 1 NONE  
24/01 AM 4.3 1.8 1.5 1 NONE  
 
NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/10 AM 3.6 1.6 1.9 4-5 MODERATE  
21/10 PM 4.0 2.0 1.9 5 MODERATE  
22/10 AM 3.8 1.8 2.1 3 MODERATE  
22/10 PM 3.8 1.8 1.9 1 MODERATE  
23/11 AM 3.3 1.3 1.5 1 MINOR  
23/11 PM 3.2 1.2 1.3 1 MINOR  
 
CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/07 PM 5.4 2.6 1.9 2 MODERATE  
22/07 AM 4.9 2.1 1.9 1 MINOR  
22/08 PM 5.0 2.2 1.5 1 MODERATE  
23/08 AM 4.0 1.2 0.9 1 NONE  
23/09 PM 4.1 1.3 0.7 1 NONE  
 
WACHAPREAGUE VA  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/08 PM 7.4 2.9 2.6 1 MINOR  
22/08 AM 6.9 2.4 2.8 1 MINOR  
22/09 PM 7.4 2.9 2.6 1 MINOR  
23/09 AM 6.1 1.6 1.8 1 NONE  
23/10 PM 6.1 1.6 1.4 1 NONE  
 
TANGIER ISLAND, VA  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/10 AM 3.1 1.2 1.8 1 NONE  
21/11 PM 3.8 2.0 2.0 1 MODERATE  
22/12 PM 3.8 2.0 2.3 1 MODERATE  
23/12 AM 4.0 2.1 2.2 1 MODERATE  
23/01 PM 3.4 1.6 1.9 1 MINOR  
24/01 AM 3.5 1.6 1.8 1 MINOR  
 
HARBORTON VA  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.5 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/10 AM 3.4 1.4 1.6 1 NONE  
21/11 PM 4.1 2.1 1.9 1 NONE  
22/12 PM 4.3 2.2 2.3 1 NONE  
23/12 AM 4.6 2.6 2.4 1 MINOR  
23/12 PM 4.0 2.0 1.9 1 NONE  
24/01 AM 3.8 1.8 1.6 1 NONE  
 
KIPTOPEKE VA  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 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  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/08 PM 5.4 2.4 2.2 4 MODERATE  
22/08 AM 5.0 2.0 2.2 2-3 MODERATE  
22/09 PM 5.1 2.1 1.9 1 MODERATE  
23/09 AM 4.3 1.3 1.3 1 NONE  
23/10 PM 4.3 1.3 1.1 1-2 NONE  
 
OYSTER VA  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/08 PM 8.5 3.9 2.7 1 MAJOR  
22/08 AM 7.2 2.6 2.8 1 MINOR  
22/09 PM 8.1 3.5 2.4 1 MODERATE  
23/09 AM 6.3 1.7 1.6 1 NONE  
23/10 PM 7.1 2.5 1.5 1 MINOR  
 

 
 

 
 
VAZ082-089-090-093-095>097-523>525-212200-  
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250822T2100Z/  
CHARLES CITY-SURRY-JAMES CITY-ISLE OF WIGHT-NORFOLK/PORTSMOUTH-  
SUFFOLK-CHESAPEAKE-YORK-NEWPORT NEWS-HAMPTON/POQUOSON-  
950 AM EDT THU AUG 21 2025  
 
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT  
FRIDAY...  
 
* WHAT...ONE TO THREE FEET OF INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND LEVEL  
POSSIBLE IN LOW-LYING AREAS NEAR SHORELINES AND TIDAL  
WATERWAYS.  
 
* WHERE...CHARLES CITY, SURRY, JAMES CITY, ISLE OF WIGHT,  
NORFOLK/PORTSMOUTH, YORK, NEWPORT NEWS AND HAMPTON/POQUOSON  
COUNTIES, AND SUFFOLK AND CHESAPEAKE.  
 
* WHEN...UNTIL 5 PM EDT FRIDAY.  
 
* IMPACTS...NUMEROUS ROADS MAY BE CLOSED. LOW LYING PROPERTY  
INCLUDING HOMES, BUSINESSES, AND SOME CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE  
MAY BE INUNDATED. SOME SHORELINE EROSION MAY OCCUR.  
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...  
 
TAKE THE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO PROTECT FLOOD-PRONE PROPERTY. IF  
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED, DO NOT DRIVE AROUND BARRICADES OR THROUGH  
WATER OF UNKNOWN DEPTH.  
 

 
 
TIME OF HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.  
 
JAMES RIVER AT SCOTLAND/JAMESTOWN VA  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/11 AM 4.1 1.9 2.0 1 MINOR  
22/12 AM 4.8 2.6 2.3 1 MODERATE  
22/12 PM 4.5 2.3 2.3 1 MODERATE  
23/12 AM 4.6 2.4 2.2 1 MODERATE  
23/12 PM 3.9 1.7 1.7 1 NONE  
24/01 AM 3.9 1.7 1.5 1 NONE  
 
SEWELLS POINT VA  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/09 AM 5.0 2.2 2.5 4 MINOR  
21/09 PM 5.7 2.9 2.7 4 MODERATE  
22/09 AM 5.1 2.3 2.4 2-3 MINOR  
22/09 PM 5.0 2.2 2.0 1 MINOR  
23/09 AM 4.4 1.6 1.7 1 NONE  
23/10 PM 4.1 1.3 1.2 1-2 NONE  
 
SMITHFIELD, VA  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 0.7 FT, MODERATE 1.2 FT, MAJOR 1.7 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/10 AM 4.2 1.4 1.2 1 MODERATE  
21/10 PM 4.6 1.8 1.1 1 MAJOR  
22/11 AM 4.1 1.3 1.0 1 MODERATE  
22/11 PM 4.1 1.3 0.7 1 MODERATE  
23/12 PM 3.4 0.6 0.2 1 NONE  
24/12 AM 3.4 0.6 0.0 1 NONE  
 
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.1 FT, MODERATE 2.6 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/08 PM 5.9 3.0 2.7 6-7 MODERATE  
22/08 AM 5.3 2.4 2.4 4-5 MINOR  
22/09 PM 5.1 2.2 1.9 2-3 MINOR  
23/09 AM 4.4 1.5 1.4 2 NONE  
23/09 PM 4.2 1.3 1.1 2-3 NONE  
 
MONEY POINT VA  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.8 FT, MAJOR 3.8 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/09 AM 5.5 2.3 2.5 1 MINOR  
21/09 PM 6.1 2.9 2.7 1 MODERATE  
22/09 AM 5.5 2.3 2.4 1 MINOR  
22/10 PM 5.4 2.2 2.0 1 MINOR  
23/10 AM 4.7 1.5 1.4 1 NONE  
23/10 PM 4.5 1.3 1.2 1 NONE  
 
ELIZABETH RIVER AT MIDTOWN TUNNEL VA  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/09 AM 5.4 2.4 2.4 1 MINOR  
21/09 PM 6.3 3.3 2.8 1 MODERATE  
22/10 AM 5.5 2.5 2.4 1 MINOR  
22/10 PM 5.4 2.4 2.0 1 MINOR  
23/10 AM 4.7 1.7 1.5 1 NONE  
23/11 PM 4.6 1.6 1.2 1 NONE  
 
WESTERN BRANCH OF THE ELIZABETH RIVER VA  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/09 AM 5.4 2.4 2.6 1 MINOR  
21/09 PM 6.2 3.2 2.8 1 MODERATE  
22/09 AM 5.3 2.3 2.3 1 MINOR  
22/10 PM 5.2 2.2 1.9 1 MINOR  
23/10 AM 4.6 1.6 1.4 1 NONE  
23/10 PM 4.5 1.5 1.3 1 NONE  
 
YORKTOWN VA  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.9 FT, MODERATE 2.4 FT, MAJOR 2.9 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/09 AM 4.6 2.0 2.1 2 MINOR  
21/09 PM 5.1 2.5 2.2 1 MODERATE  
22/09 AM 4.7 2.1 2.1 1 MINOR  
22/09 PM 4.8 2.2 2.0 1 MINOR  
23/10 AM 4.3 1.7 1.6 1 NONE  
23/10 PM 4.2 1.6 1.4 1 NONE  
 
FORT MONROE VA  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/09 AM 4.9 2.1 2.4 4 MINOR  
21/09 PM 5.8 3.0 2.7 4 MODERATE  
22/09 AM 5.2 2.4 2.4 2 MINOR  
22/10 PM 5.0 2.2 1.9 1-2 MINOR  
23/10 AM 4.3 1.5 1.4 1 NONE  
23/10 PM 4.2 1.4 1.2 1-2 NONE  
 

 
 

 
 
VAZ075-077-212200-  
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250822T1400Z/  
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.A.0001.250822T1400Z-250823T2200Z/  
WESTMORELAND-NORTHUMBERLAND-  
950 AM EDT THU AUG 21 2025  
 
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT  
FRIDAY...  
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING  
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...  
 
* WHAT...FOR THE COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY, UP TO ONE FOOT OF  
INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND LEVEL IN LOW-LYING AREAS NEAR  
SHORELINES AND TIDAL WATERWAYS. FOR THE COASTAL FLOOD WATCH,  
ONE TO THREE FEET OF INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND LEVEL POSSIBLE IN  
LOW-LYING AREAS NEAR SHORELINES AND TIDAL WATERWAYS.  
 
* WHERE...WESTMORELAND AND NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTIES.  
 
* WHEN...FOR THE COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY, UNTIL 10 AM EDT FRIDAY.  
FOR THE COASTAL FLOOD WATCH, FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH  
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.  
 
* IMPACTS...NUMEROUS ROADS MAY BE CLOSED. LOW LYING PROPERTY  
INCLUDING HOMES, BUSINESSES, AND SOME CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE  
MAY BE INUNDATED. SOME SHORELINE EROSION MAY OCCUR.  
 
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.  
 
LEWISETTA VA  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 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  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/01 PM 2.9 1.4 1.3 2 NONE  
22/01 AM 3.2 1.7 1.5 1-2 MINOR  
22/02 PM 3.6 2.1 2.0 1 MODERATE  
23/02 AM 3.8 2.3 2.0 1 MODERATE  
23/02 PM 3.5 2.0 1.9 1 MODERATE  
24/02 AM 3.3 1.8 1.6 1 MINOR  
 
DAHLGREN/COLONIAL BEACH VA  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 3.1 FT, MAJOR 5.1 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/02 PM 3.1 1.2 1.1 1 NONE  
22/03 AM 3.5 1.6 1.3 1 MINOR  
22/03 PM 4.1 2.2 2.1 1 MINOR  
23/04 AM 4.3 2.4 2.1 1 MINOR  
23/04 PM 3.9 2.0 1.8 1 MINOR  
24/04 AM 4.0 2.1 1.8 1 MINOR  
 
WINDMILL POINT VA  
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT  
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT  
 
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE  
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD  
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/09 AM 3.2 1.8 1.8 1 MINOR  
21/11 PM 3.4 2.0 1.7 1 MINOR  
22/10 AM 3.5 2.1 2.0 1 MODERATE  
22/11 PM 3.7 2.3 2.1 1 MODERATE  
23/12 PM 3.4 2.0 1.8 1 MINOR  
24/12 AM 3.2 1.8 1.6 1 MINOR  
 

 
 

 
 
MDZ021>023-212200-  
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.A.0001.250822T1600Z-250824T0000Z/  
DORCHESTER-WICOMICO-SOMERSET-  
950 AM EDT THU AUG 21 2025  
 
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON  
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...  
 
* WHAT...FOR THE COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY, UP TO ONE HALF FOOT OF  
INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND LEVEL IN LOW-LYING AREAS NEAR  
SHORELINES AND TIDAL WATERWAYS. FOR THE COASTAL FLOOD WATCH,  
ONE TO THREE FEET OF INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND LEVEL POSSIBLE IN  
LOW-LYING AREAS NEAR SHORELINES AND TIDAL WATERWAYS.  
 
* WHERE...DORCHESTER, WICOMICO AND SOMERSET COUNTIES.  
 
* WHEN...FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING.  
 
* IMPACTS...NUMEROUS ROADS MAY BE CLOSED. LOW LYING PROPERTY  
INCLUDING HOMES, BUSINESSES, AND SOME CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE  
MAY BE INUNDATED. SOME SHORELINE EROSION MAY OCCUR.  
 
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  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/03 PM 2.3 0.3 0.4 2 NONE  
22/04 AM 3.2 1.2 0.9 1 NONE  
22/04 PM 3.7 1.7 1.7 1 MINOR  
23/05 AM 4.2 2.2 1.9 1 MODERATE  
23/05 PM 3.8 1.8 1.7 1 MINOR  
24/05 AM 4.0 2.0 1.7 1 MODERATE  
 
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  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/12 PM 2.7 0.6 0.6 3 NONE  
22/02 AM 3.7 1.6 1.3 2 MODERATE  
22/01 PM 4.0 1.9 1.8 1-2 MODERATE  
23/02 AM 4.4 2.3 2.0 1 MAJOR  
23/02 PM 3.9 1.8 1.7 1 MODERATE  
24/03 AM 4.0 1.9 1.6 1-2 MODERATE  
 
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  
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------  
21/12 PM 2.7 0.5 1.1 1 NONE  
22/01 AM 3.7 1.5 1.5 1 MINOR  
22/12 PM 3.7 1.5 2.1 1 MINOR  
23/01 AM 4.3 2.1 2.1 1 MODERATE  
23/01 PM 3.6 1.4 1.9 1 MINOR  
24/01 AM 3.8 1.6 1.7 1 MINOR  
 

 
 

 
 
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