Coastal Flood Warning for St. Marys County Shoreline
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A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect for the shoreline in St. Marys County from 11 PM EDT tonight to 6 PM EDT Sunday.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Coastal Flood Warning
- Affected area
- St. Marys County, Maryland
- Issued
- September 26, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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Alert Details
A Coastal Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC. The warning is effective from 11 PM EDT September 26, 2026, to 6 PM EDT September 27, 2026. It follows a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect until 11 PM EDT this evening.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the shoreline in St. Marys County, including Saint George Island, areas off St. Mary's River, Smith Creek, and Jutland Creek. Specific high tide locations referenced include Piney Point, Coltons Point, and Point Lookout.
What You Should Do
Residents should take necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Expected Conditions
Up to two and a half feet of inundation above ground level is expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. Tides are forecast to be two and a half to three feet above normal.
Timeline
The Coastal Flood Warning begins at 11 PM EDT tonight and continues through 6 PM EDT Sunday, with impacts especially around high tide times. The next high tides are noted at Piney Point (3:07 AM and 3:19 PM), Coltons Point (3:19 PM and 3:43 AM), and Point Lookout (1:55 AM and 2:36 PM).
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