A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for Alexandria from 2 p.m. Wednesday (May 21) to 6 a.m. Thursday (May 22). Tides are expected to rise up to two and a half feet above normal levels.
The National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington has issued the advisory, warning that low-lying areas could see water up to one foot above ground level.
If you’re in Alexandria, be ready for water to come close to the curb near King Street and Strand Street during high tide.
The advisory points out that water is likely to creep up along parts of the seawall, putting coastal areas at risk.
High tide in Alexandria is set for 3:41 p.m. Wednesday and 4:16 a.m. Thursday. These times line up with when flooding risk is highest.
This advisory also covers Washington, D.C., and Arlington County.
Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1033 AM EDT Wed May 21 2025 DCZ001-VAZ054-212245- /O.EXB.KLWX.CF.Y.0009.250521T1800Z-250522T1000Z/ District of Columbia-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria- 1033 AM EDT Wed May 21 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in the District of Columbia, Arlington County, and the City of Alexandria. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 6 AM EDT Thursday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...Shoreline inundation is expected along portions of the seawall adjacent to Ohio Drive and the Hains Point Loop Road and near the Tidal Basin. 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 Washington Channel is at 3:23 PM and 3:58 AM. The next high tide at Alexandria is at 3:41 PM and 4:16 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.
