National Weather ServiceDistrict of ColumbiaCoastal Flood WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Coastal Flood Watches in District of Columbia
The National Weather Service issued 1 coastal flood watches for District of Columbia in 2025 and 3 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 11th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 2 for those months in 2008-2025. District of Columbia was covered most often (52 times since 2008).
How many coastal flood watches does District of Columbia get?
Every coastal flood watch that covered part of District of Columbia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does District of Columbia get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in District of Columbia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 52 | 11 | May 15, 2025 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a coastal flood watch?
A coastal flood watch means significant coastal flooding is possible. A watch means the conditions for the hazard are possible or favourable, but it is not yet happening: be ready to act if a warning follows. The national record · Every warning type in District of Columbia.