# Coastal Flood Advisory: Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton — retained record

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source: [us-gov-api](https://highsignal.app/data/us-gov-api) (us-gov-api:noaa-weather)  published 2026-10-20 19:25 ingested 2026-10-21 02:51

[original source ↗](http://www.weather.gov/)

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Coastal Flood Advisory — Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton
Severity: Minor. Certainty: Likely.
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7
to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia,
Accomack and Northampton Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT
Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water
above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads
and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns
near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion.

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The historical document was shared with another weather alert and cannot be attributed to this record. The original extract is preserved above; the exact alert link was not retained.