National Weather Service Extends Coastal Flood Advisory for Anne Arundel County Shoreline
The advisory now runs longer than first issued, extending through midnight EDT tonight.
4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 16, 2026, 3:40 p.m. ET
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Aug 16, 2026, 3:52 p.m. ET
National Weather Service Issues Coastal Flood Advisory for Anne Arundel Shoreline
The National Weather Service Baltimore MD has issued a coastal flood advisory for the shoreline in Anne Arundel County, in effect from 7:00 PM EDT on August 16, 2026, to midnight EDT on August 17, 2026. According to National Weather Service records, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level is expected in low-lying areas due to tidal flooding, especially around the time of high tide.
At 2.8 feet, flooding of some of the parking area near Dock Street in Annapolis may occur, with water surrounding the Alex Haley Memorial, according to official records.
National Weather Service records state that if travel is required, individuals should allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Officials advise not driving around barricades or through water of unknown depth, and taking necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Aug 16, 2026, 3:50 p.m. ET
National Weather Service Outlines Water Level Impacts in Anne Arundel County
Water levels reaching 2.8 feet may cause flooding in portions of the parking area near Dock Street in Annapolis, with water surrounding the Alex Haley Memorial, according to official records from the National Weather Service Baltimore MD. Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level is expected in low-lying areas along the shoreline in Anne Arundel County due to tidal flooding.
The coastal flood advisory starts at 7 PM EDT on August 16, 2026, and expires at midnight EDT, with flooding especially expected around the time of high tide.
Official advisory records state that if travel is required, drivers should allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Officials urge people not to drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth, and to take necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Aug 16, 2026, 3:40 p.m. ETFirst report
National Weather Service Issues Coastal Flood Advisory for Anne Arundel Shoreline
The National Weather Service Baltimore MD has issued a coastal flood advisory for the shoreline in Anne Arundel County as conditions develop on August 16, 2026.
Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level is expected in low-lying areas due to tidal flooding, covering 1 zone. The advisory starts at 7 PM EDT on August 16, 2026, and expires at midnight EDT on August 17, 2026, especially around the time of high tide.
According to the National Weather Service, at 2.8 feet, flooding of some of the parking area near Dock Street in Annapolis may occur, with water surrounding the Alex Haley Memorial. Official guidance states that if travel is required, individuals should allow extra time as some roads may be closed, avoid driving around barricades or through water of unknown depth, and take necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
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