“Sea levels have risen nearly a foot since the beginning of the 1900’s, which raises the baseline from which these floods occur – pushing nuisance floods from storms into record territories that used to only come in the strongest storms such as hurricanes. “Long-term sea level rise from rising global and ocean temperatures resulting from climate change makes coastal flooding events like this happen more frequently, with worsening impacts from higher floods,” says Brandon Miller, CNN meteorologist and climate crisis beat leader. It is important to note that for the Chesapeake Bay at Cambridge location, four of the five highest crests on record have occurred since September of 2003.Ĭhesapeake Bay at Windmill Point has registered 8 out of its 10 highest crests on record since September 2006. A flash flood warning in effect from Ansonia south to Milford. Those along tidal shores should get ready for exceptional tidal inundation! Tidal forecasts here: /LQkL80pzQs- NWS Baltimore-Washington October 28, 2021 A flash flood warning is in effect for part of Fairfield and New Haven counties until 6:45 p.m. One of the biggest tidal flood events of the past 10-20 years (possibly since Hurricane Isabel at some locales), is expected Friday & Saturday. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.” “Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines,” the warning says. High wind warnings and wind advisories are also in effect for several counties as wind gusts are expected to reach as high as 60 mph. That combination is driving the easterly flow right off the Atlantic Ocean and piling all that Atlantic ocean water on the shoreline and up the Chesapeake Bay.”
“This is just low pressure moving in, but that strong low pressure is working against high pressure over New England to our north. For after-hours emergencies contact (858) 565-5262.
“Usually, when we have tidal events this extreme, it’s usually from hurricanes or tropical events,” Strong said. If you see a County storm drainage system in need of maintenance, contact the County Department of Public Works Field Operations staff at (619) 443-1260 weekdays or contact the Stormwater Hotline at 1 (888) 846-0800.
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