Coastal Flood Warning Issued for Anne Arundel County Shoreline Through Monday Night

Alert Details

A Coastal Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC. The alert is effective starting at 12:00 PM EDT and remains in place until 10:00 PM EDT this evening, March 16.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the shoreline areas of Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. The response level for this event is categorized as “Avoid.”

Expected Conditions

• Inundation: Up to one foot of inundation above ground level is expected in low-lying areas due to tidal flooding.
• Tides: Tides are forecast to be two to two and a half feet above normal.
• Specific Impacts: At 3.2 feet, water is expected to approach businesses on Dock Street in Annapolis. Flooding is anticipated at the City Dock parking lot and on Compromise Street.

Timeline

The Coastal Flood Warning is in effect from 12:00 PM today until 10:00 PM EDT this evening. Flooding is most likely to occur around the time of high tide. The next high tide at the Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is scheduled for 4:30 PM today.