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Allen Church Weather Advisory
FLOOD WATCH
Issue Date: 137 PM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026
HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING
WHAT
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 13 feet in the surf zone. 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
In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. WHEN
For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Monday afternoon through Wednesday morning. IMPACTS
Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. 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 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 3.0 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 18/02 PM 3.5 1.0 1.2 1 NONE 19/03 AM 3.2 0.7 1.4 1 NONE 19/03 PM 4.2 1.7 1.9 1 MINOR 20/04 AM 4.2 1.7 2.3 1 MINOR 20/04 PM 4.5 2.0 2.2 1 MODERATE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 18/06 AM 2.2 -0.3 0.2 2-3 NONE 18/06 PM 2.9 0.4 0.5 2 NONE 19/07 AM 2.8 0.3 0.8 3 NONE 19/08 PM 3.2 0.7 0.9 3 NONE 20/08 AM 3.4 0.9 1.3 3 NONE 20/08 PM 3.7 1.2 1.3 2-3 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 18/05 AM 2.3 0.3 0.8 5-6 NONE 18/05 PM 2.9 0.9 1.1 4-5 NONE 19/05 AM 2.8 0.8 1.3 5-6 NONE 19/06 PM 3.3 1.3 1.5 5-6 MINOR 20/06 AM 3.3 1.3 1.8 5-6 MINOR 20/07 PM 3.6 1.6 1.9 5 MODERATE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 18/02 PM 4.0 1.2 1.0 2 NONE 19/02 AM 3.6 0.8 1.1 2 NONE 19/02 PM 4.2 1.4 1.4 2 NONE 20/03 AM 4.3 1.5 1.7 2 NONE 20/04 PM 4.9 2.1 1.9 2 MINOR 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 18/03 PM 5.6 1.1 1.6 1 NONE 19/02 AM 5.1 0.6 1.8 1 NONE 19/03 PM 5.7 1.2 1.8 1 NONE 20/04 AM 5.4 0.9 1.9 1 NONE 20/05 PM 6.3 1.8 2.3 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 18/05 AM 2.1 0.2 0.9 1 NONE 18/06 PM 2.7 0.9 1.2 1 NONE 19/07 AM 2.7 0.9 1.5 1 NONE 19/07 PM 3.1 1.2 1.6 1 NONE 20/08 AM 3.2 1.4 1.9 1 NONE 20/08 PM 3.4 1.6 1.9 1 MINOR KIPTOPEKE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 18/02 PM 4.0 1.0 1.3 3 NONE 19/03 AM 3.9 0.9 1.5 3 NONE 19/03 PM 4.5 1.5 1.8 4 MINOR 20/04 AM 4.5 1.5 2.1 4-5 MINOR 20/04 PM 4.8 1.8 2.1 5 MINOR OYSTER VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 18/03 PM 6.8 2.2 2.1 1 NONE 19/03 AM 5.8 1.2 2.2 1 NONE 19/04 PM 7.0 2.4 2.3 1 MINOR 20/04 AM 6.7 2.1 2.9 1 NONE 20/05 PM 7.4 2.8 2.6 1 MINOR &&
HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING
WHAT
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 13 feet in the surf zone. 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
In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. WHEN
For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Monday afternoon through Wednesday morning. IMPACTS
Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. 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 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 3.0 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 18/02 PM 3.5 1.0 1.2 1 NONE 19/03 AM 3.2 0.7 1.4 1 NONE 19/03 PM 4.2 1.7 1.9 1 MINOR 20/04 AM 4.2 1.7 2.3 1 MINOR 20/04 PM 4.5 2.0 2.2 1 MODERATE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 18/06 AM 2.2 -0.3 0.2 2-3 NONE 18/06 PM 2.9 0.4 0.5 2 NONE 19/07 AM 2.8 0.3 0.8 3 NONE 19/08 PM 3.2 0.7 0.9 3 NONE 20/08 AM 3.4 0.9 1.3 3 NONE 20/08 PM 3.7 1.2 1.3 2-3 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 18/05 AM 2.3 0.3 0.8 5-6 NONE 18/05 PM 2.9 0.9 1.1 4-5 NONE 19/05 AM 2.8 0.8 1.3 5-6 NONE 19/06 PM 3.3 1.3 1.5 5-6 MINOR 20/06 AM 3.3 1.3 1.8 5-6 MINOR 20/07 PM 3.6 1.6 1.9 5 MODERATE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 18/02 PM 4.0 1.2 1.0 2 NONE 19/02 AM 3.6 0.8 1.1 2 NONE 19/02 PM 4.2 1.4 1.4 2 NONE 20/03 AM 4.3 1.5 1.7 2 NONE 20/04 PM 4.9 2.1 1.9 2 MINOR 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 18/03 PM 5.6 1.1 1.6 1 NONE 19/02 AM 5.1 0.6 1.8 1 NONE 19/03 PM 5.7 1.2 1.8 1 NONE 20/04 AM 5.4 0.9 1.9 1 NONE 20/05 PM 6.3 1.8 2.3 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 18/05 AM 2.1 0.2 0.9 1 NONE 18/06 PM 2.7 0.9 1.2 1 NONE 19/07 AM 2.7 0.9 1.5 1 NONE 19/07 PM 3.1 1.2 1.6 1 NONE 20/08 AM 3.2 1.4 1.9 1 NONE 20/08 PM 3.4 1.6 1.9 1 MINOR KIPTOPEKE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 18/02 PM 4.0 1.0 1.3 3 NONE 19/03 AM 3.9 0.9 1.5 3 NONE 19/03 PM 4.5 1.5 1.8 4 MINOR 20/04 AM 4.5 1.5 2.1 4-5 MINOR 20/04 PM 4.8 1.8 2.1 5 MINOR OYSTER VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 18/03 PM 6.8 2.2 2.1 1 NONE 19/03 AM 5.8 1.2 2.2 1 NONE 19/04 PM 7.0 2.4 2.3 1 MINOR 20/04 AM 6.7 2.1 2.9 1 NONE 20/05 PM 7.4 2.8 2.6 1 MINOR &&
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