Coastal Flood Watch

Alert expired Oct 2 @ 3:00 AM (EDT)

Affected Area


Severity

Moderate

Possible threat to life or property

Alert in Effect

From 2:58 PM (EDT) Tuesday October 1 until 3:00 AM (EDT) Wednesday October 2

Description

* 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 Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Lancaster, Middlesex and Mathews Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late tonight through Wednesday afternoon.
* 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.

Instruction

Make preparations

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

Weather Event Onset

2:58 PM (EDT), October 1

Urgency

Future

Take responsive action in the near future.

National Weather Service Office

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