Headline:
Coastal Flood Warning issued May 14 at 11:33PM EDT until May 16 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Coastal Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 14, 2025 - 8:33pm
Expires:
May 15, 2025 - 4:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low lying areas due to freshwater flooding. Moderate
flooding is expected.
* WHERE...Shoreline in the District of Columbia, especially in the
vicinity of Georgetown.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 4 PM EDT Friday. Tidal fluctuations
will likely be overcome by freshwater flooding, with an extended
period of moderate flooding forecast at Georgetown.
* IMPACTS...The Washington Harbour boardwalk will be covered. Low
lying areas near Fletcher's Boathouse will be flooded. More
than a third of Roosevelt Island will be inundated. Rock Creek
will experience backwater flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides between one half foot and one foot
above normal. The next two high tides are 10:24 AM and 11:10 PM.
Instruction:
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Area Description:
District of Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC