Weather Tidbits: Coastal Flooding Thresholds & Alerts

The 3 thresholds and alerts of coastal flooding are checked out in this Weather Tidbits. Minor coastal flooding involves shallow flooding; with a low threat of property damage along with minor beach erosion. Moderate coastal flooding will have widespread flooding; that involves an elevated threat of property damage. This also includes severe beach erosion; flooding extending into tidal rivers. Major coastal flooding deals with severe flooding that involves significant threat to property and life; This also includes substantial erosion but also numerous impassable roads and flooded buildings; with necessary evacuation in vulnerable areas.

A coastal flood advisory in neon green is issued when minor or nuisance flooding is occurring or imminent. A coastal flood watch in sea green is issued when moderate or major flooding is possible; that could pose as a serious risk to life & property. A coastal flood warning is issued when moderate or major flooding is imminent; that will pose as a serious risk to life & property.