A strong onshore flow combined with high astronomical tides due to a New Moon resulted in moderate coastal flooding at Alexandria VA.
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A strong onshore flow combined with high astronomical tides due to a New Moon resulted in moderate coastal flooding at Alexandria VA.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 coastal flood. Local standard time, as filed.
The Alexandria VA USGS tide gauge reached a crest of 5.45' at 648 PM EST on March 9th. Lead time for this event was 7.3 hours.
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