Alexandria and Arlington County are under a Coastal Flood Advisory until 2 p.m. on Friday (May 16). Low-lying areas along the shoreline are at risk of tidal flooding.
The National Weather Service in Baltimore, MD/Washington, DC warns that water levels could rise up to half a foot above ground. Tides are expected to be two to two and a half feet higher than usual.
The advisory, issued at 8:05 a.m., pointed out potential problems near King Street and Strand Street in Alexandria.
The next high tide in Alexandria is set for 11:18 a.m., when the flood risk is at its peak.
Coastal Flood Advisory
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805 AM EDT Fri May 16 2025…COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON…* WHAT…Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.* WHERE…Shoreline in the City of Alexandria and Arlington
County.* WHEN…Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon, especially around the
time of high tide.* IMPACTS…Water is expected to approach the curb near the
intersection of King Street and Strand Street in Alexandria.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Tides two to two and a half feet above
normal. The next high tide at Alexandria is at 11:18 AM.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.
