The Brief
- Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect across parts of the region Thursday
- Sandbags in Annapolis as low‑lying areas see water creep in
- Alexandria braces for up to a half‑foot of inundation above ground level
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Parts of Maryland and Virginia are preparing for the threat of coastal flooding as a powerful nor’easter brews off the East Coast.
A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect across parts of the region Thursday. Areas from Alexandria to Annapolis, as well as other coastal communities, report flooding has become more frequent and more severe over the years.
Sandbags are a familiar sight in downtown Annapolis, and low‑lying areas of Anne Arundel County are already seeing water creep in as the nor’easter approaches. Rain combined with 10–20 mph winds is expected to push water to moderate flood stage at high tides.…