Accomack County
Coastal Flood Advisory until MON 2:00 PM EST
Issued February, 23 2026 at 2:18 AM - US/Eastern expires February, 23 2026 at 2:00 PM - US/Eastern
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone.
* WHERE...In Maryland, areas along the Atlantic coast of
Worcester County including Ocean City. In Virginia, areas
along the Atlantic coast of Accomack County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EST this
afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 PM EST this
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water
above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads
and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns
near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/11 AM 4.2 1.7 2.6 1 MINOR
24/12 AM 4.2 1.7 2.2 1 MINOR
24/12 PM 2.8 0.3 1.4 1 NONE
25/02 AM 2.6 0.1 0.6 1 NONE
25/01 PM 1.4 -1.1 0.0 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/04 AM 4.2 1.7 1.8 3 NONE
23/04 PM 3.5 1.0 1.7 3 NONE
24/05 AM 4.3 1.8 2.0 2 NONE
24/05 PM 3.3 0.8 1.6 1 NONE
25/06 AM 4.1 1.6 1.9 2 NONE
25/05 PM 2.7 0.2 1.2 2 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/02 AM 3.4 1.4 1.2 6 MINOR
23/02 PM 2.9 0.9 1.2 5-6 NONE
24/03 AM 3.4 1.4 1.3 5 MINOR
24/03 PM 2.6 0.6 1.0 2-3 NONE
25/04 AM 2.5 0.5 0.4 2-4 NONE
25/05 PM 1.7 -0.3 0.1 2-3 NONE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/11 AM 4.5 1.7 2.2 2 MINOR
24/12 AM 4.6 1.8 1.7 1 MINOR
24/12 PM 3.2 0.4 1.1 1 NONE
25/01 AM 3.3 0.5 0.5 1 NONE
25/02 PM 2.0 -0.8 -0.2 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/01 PM 5.7 1.2 2.4 1 NONE
24/01 AM 6.6 2.1 2.5 1 MINOR
24/01 PM 5.0 0.5 1.9 1 NONE
25/02 AM 5.3 0.8 1.3 1 NONE
25/02 PM 3.4 -1.1 0.4 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/04 AM 2.6 0.8 0.7 1 NONE
23/04 PM 2.7 0.9 1.3 1 NONE
24/05 AM 3.3 1.5 1.5 1 MINOR
24/05 PM 2.6 0.8 1.3 1 NONE
25/06 AM 2.9 1.1 1.1 1 NONE
25/06 PM 1.9 0.1 0.6 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/03 AM 3.7 1.7 1.8 1 NONE
23/04 PM 3.1 1.1 1.7 1 NONE
24/03 AM 3.5 1.5 1.8 1 NONE
24/05 PM 2.6 0.6 1.3 1 NONE
25/05 AM 2.7 0.7 0.9 1 NONE
25/06 PM 1.9 -0.1 0.6 1 NONE
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