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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 10:51 PM Aug. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches including Ocean City. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 1 AM EDT Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Saturday 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 1 to 2 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. 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. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/08 PM 4.4 1.9 1.6 1 MINOR 23/08 AM 3.3 0.8 1.0 1 NONE 23/09 PM 3.6 1.1 0.8 1 NONE 24/09 AM 3.1 0.6 0.7 1 NONE 24/10 PM 3.4 0.9 0.7 1 NONE 25/10 AM 3.1 0.6 0.6 1 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/01 AM 4.5 2.0 1.7 1 MINOR 23/01 PM 4.3 1.8 1.7 1 NONE 24/01 AM 4.3 1.8 1.5 1 NONE 24/02 PM 4.1 1.6 1.4 1 NONE 25/02 AM 3.8 1.3 1.1 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/11 PM 3.9 1.9 1.9 1 MODERATE 23/11 AM 3.4 1.4 1.6 1 MINOR 23/11 PM 3.2 1.2 1.3 1 MINOR 24/12 PM 3.0 1.0 1.2 1 MINOR 25/12 AM 3.0 1.0 1.1 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/08 PM 4.9 2.1 1.4 1 MINOR 23/08 AM 4.0 1.2 0.9 1 NONE 23/09 PM 4.1 1.3 0.7 1 NONE 24/09 AM 3.7 0.9 0.5 1 NONE 24/10 PM 3.7 0.9 0.4 1 NONE 25/10 AM 3.7 0.9 0.4 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/09 PM 7.0 2.5 2.2 1 MINOR 23/09 AM 6.1 1.6 1.8 1 NONE 23/10 PM 6.1 1.6 1.4 1 NONE 24/10 AM 5.6 1.1 1.2 1 NONE 24/10 PM 5.7 1.2 1.2 1 NONE 25/11 AM 5.5 1.0 1.1 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 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 24/01 PM 3.2 1.4 1.7 1 NONE 25/02 AM 3.2 1.4 1.5 1 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/12 AM 4.2 2.2 2.0 1 NONE 23/12 PM 4.0 2.0 1.9 1 NONE 24/01 AM 3.8 1.8 1.6 1 NONE 24/01 PM 3.7 1.7 1.6 1 NONE 25/01 AM 3.5 1.5 1.4 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/09 PM 4.9 1.9 1.7 1 MINOR 23/09 AM 4.2 1.2 1.2 1 NONE 23/10 PM 4.3 1.3 1.1 1 NONE 24/10 AM 4.1 1.1 1.0 1 NONE 24/10 PM 4.0 1.0 1.0 1 NONE 25/11 AM 3.9 0.9 0.8 1 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/09 PM 7.9 3.3 2.2 1 MODERATE 23/09 AM 6.3 1.7 1.6 1 NONE 23/10 PM 6.8 2.2 1.2 1 NONE 24/10 AM 6.0 1.4 1.2 1 NONE 24/10 PM 6.5 1.9 1.1 1 NONE 25/11 AM 6.1 1.5 1.1 1 NONE &&
Coastal Flood Warning
Issued: 10:51 PM Aug. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches including Ocean City. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 1 AM EDT Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Saturday 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 1 to 2 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. 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. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/08 PM 4.4 1.9 1.6 1 MINOR 23/08 AM 3.3 0.8 1.0 1 NONE 23/09 PM 3.6 1.1 0.8 1 NONE 24/09 AM 3.1 0.6 0.7 1 NONE 24/10 PM 3.4 0.9 0.7 1 NONE 25/10 AM 3.1 0.6 0.6 1 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/01 AM 4.5 2.0 1.7 1 MINOR 23/01 PM 4.3 1.8 1.7 1 NONE 24/01 AM 4.3 1.8 1.5 1 NONE 24/02 PM 4.1 1.6 1.4 1 NONE 25/02 AM 3.8 1.3 1.1 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/11 PM 3.9 1.9 1.9 1 MODERATE 23/11 AM 3.4 1.4 1.6 1 MINOR 23/11 PM 3.2 1.2 1.3 1 MINOR 24/12 PM 3.0 1.0 1.2 1 MINOR 25/12 AM 3.0 1.0 1.1 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/08 PM 4.9 2.1 1.4 1 MINOR 23/08 AM 4.0 1.2 0.9 1 NONE 23/09 PM 4.1 1.3 0.7 1 NONE 24/09 AM 3.7 0.9 0.5 1 NONE 24/10 PM 3.7 0.9 0.4 1 NONE 25/10 AM 3.7 0.9 0.4 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/09 PM 7.0 2.5 2.2 1 MINOR 23/09 AM 6.1 1.6 1.8 1 NONE 23/10 PM 6.1 1.6 1.4 1 NONE 24/10 AM 5.6 1.1 1.2 1 NONE 24/10 PM 5.7 1.2 1.2 1 NONE 25/11 AM 5.5 1.0 1.1 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 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 24/01 PM 3.2 1.4 1.7 1 NONE 25/02 AM 3.2 1.4 1.5 1 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/12 AM 4.2 2.2 2.0 1 NONE 23/12 PM 4.0 2.0 1.9 1 NONE 24/01 AM 3.8 1.8 1.6 1 NONE 24/01 PM 3.7 1.7 1.6 1 NONE 25/01 AM 3.5 1.5 1.4 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/09 PM 4.9 1.9 1.7 1 MINOR 23/09 AM 4.2 1.2 1.2 1 NONE 23/10 PM 4.3 1.3 1.1 1 NONE 24/10 AM 4.1 1.1 1.0 1 NONE 24/10 PM 4.0 1.0 1.0 1 NONE 25/11 AM 3.9 0.9 0.8 1 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/09 PM 7.9 3.3 2.2 1 MODERATE 23/09 AM 6.3 1.7 1.6 1 NONE 23/10 PM 6.8 2.2 1.2 1 NONE 24/10 AM 6.0 1.4 1.2 1 NONE 24/10 PM 6.5 1.9 1.1 1 NONE 25/11 AM 6.1 1.5 1.1 1 NONE &&
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