CHARLES; KING GEORGE — * WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in Charles and King George Counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Thursday, especially around the time of high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water reaches yards near Cobb Island and docks near Dahlgren.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above normal. The next high tide at Goose Bay is at 1:10 PM and 1:30 AM. The next high tide at Dahlgren is at 11:44 AM and 12:06 AM. The next high tide at Indian Head is at 5:04 PM and 5:24 AM.
Flooding in Charles; King George can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS