Coastal Flood Warning Issued for Coastal York County, Maine Through Monday Evening
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning for Coastal York County, with 1 to 2 feet of inundation and 10-15 foot waves expected Monday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Coastal Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Coastal York, Maine
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Gray ME
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Coastal York, Maine.
Alert Details
A Coastal Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine. The alert is in response to a large ocean storm coinciding with the Monday afternoon high tide, creating hazardous conditions along the coastline.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Coastal York County in Maine. Residents in flood-prone locations within this geographic zone should prepare for rising water levels.
What You Should Do
Authorities advise residents to take necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. The response level for this event is categorized as "Avoid" regarding hazardous areas.
Expected Conditions
Minor coastal flooding impacts are anticipated, with water levels reaching just above flood stage. This is expected to result in 1 to 2 feet of inundation in vulnerable locations. Additionally, significant nearshore waves of 10 to 15 feet are forecast, which will likely cause significant beach erosion and splash over. The force of the waves may also loft rocks and ice onto shoreline roads, creating dangerous driving conditions.
Timeline
The Coastal Flood Warning is effective from 1:00 PM EST this afternoon, Monday, February 23, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 6:00 PM EST this evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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