Weather Alerts for St. Marys County - MD

Issued by the National Weather Service

Coastal Flood Advisory  COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY   Coastal Flood Advisory
ST. MARYS COUNTY - MD

Areas Affected:
St. Marys
Effective: Wed, 10/21 10:11pm Updated: Thu, 10/22 4:30am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 10/22 6:15am Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Up to two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in St. Marys County.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EDT Thursday, especially around the time of
high tide.

* IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water covers roads on Saint George
Island, is in yards, and is approaching structures. To the
east, inundation is occurring at multiple marinas off St.
Mary's River, Smith Creek, and Jutland Creek.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above
normal. The next high tide at Piney Point is at 11:44 PM and
12:08 PM. The next high tide at Point Lookout is at 10:33 PM and
11:11 AM. The next high tide at Coltons Point is at 12:20 AM and
12:44 PM.

Information:
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.