ST. MARYS — * WHAT...Up to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in St. Marys County.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM EDT Thursday, especially around the time of high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water covers roads on Saint George Island, is in yards, and is approaching structures. To the east, inundation is occurring at multiple marinas off St. Mary's River, Smith Creek, and Jutland Creek.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Piney Point is at 11:44 PM and 12:08 PM. The next high tide at Point Lookout is at 10:33 PM and 11:11 AM. The next high tide at Coltons Point is at 12:20 AM and 12:44 PM.
Flooding in St. Marys 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