Several states along the East Coast are expected to experience moderate to major flooding this week, with winds forecast to raise water levels and exacerbate coastal erosion, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
In a forecast on Wednesday, the NWS warned of flooding as far south as Florida and as far north as Connecticut.
Major flooding is forecast along the Chesapeake Bay in both Virginia and Maryland on Thursday, with alerts issued in the region warning of one to two feet of water inundation.
Why It Matters
The threat sparked concerns for residents in flood-prone areas about property damage and community safety.
There have been several deadly flooding events throughout the country in 2025, including flooding of the Guadalupe River over the July Fourth weekend that killed at least 150 people.
While the current forecast for flooding is not associated with hurricane activity, it comes during the typical end of the Atlantic Hurricane season.
What To Know
Alerts have been issued in at least eleven East Coast states as of Wednesday night, warning of the potential for property-damaging and even life-threatening flood conditions.
Forecasters have warned of “widespread flooding of vulnerable areas” that could lead to damage to homes, businesses, vehicles and roadways.
The flooding also threatens to make travel dangerous, with alerts cautioning drivers to avoid traveling unless necessary.
High tide will exacerbate these concerns in multiple areas, including Annapolis, where high tide levels could reach 4.2 feet late Thursday morning, according to an alert from NWS.
“If this happens, the boardwalk at Annapolis City Dock is expected to be underwater, with numerous buildings flooded,” the alert said, adding, “Water also will affect several locations near City Dock, including portions of Compromise Street and several streets on the Naval Academy campus.
In North Carolina, flooding and dangerous surf conditions are threatening residents and visitors, with life-threatening rip currents expected.
“Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions,” the advisory from NWS Morehead City said, warning people to stay out of the water due to rip tides, strong longshore currents, and break waves.
What People Are Saying
The National Weather Service said in a Facebook post Wednesday: “Moderate-to-major coastal flooding is once again in the forecast along the East Coast for the second half of this week. Persistant onshore winds are expected to raise water levels and lead to coastal erosion as low pressure moves up the coast.”
What Happens Next
The flooding risk is expected to last through Thursday in many areas along the coast.
