Coastal Flood Warning until 01:00PM
* WHAT...Minor to moderate coastal flooding. One foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines, with localized inundation up to 2 feet.
* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Wave activity will result in significant beach erosion. Erosion and damage to dune structures is expected. Actions should be taken to protect property along the immediate shoreline. Large waves will cause severe beach and coastal damage. Waves will severely damage dune structures. Waves will overtop and compromise dunes in some areas. This will result in damage to property along the shoreline including some property located immediately behind dune structures. Actions should be taken to protect life and property.
* AFFECTED AREAS: COASTAL HANCOCK ... COASTAL WASHINGTON
Instructions:
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Address/Location
Washington County, ME
28 Center St
Machias, ME 04654
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP WCMEINFO followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Coastal Flood Warning