Tropical Defense Coverage

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Locations currently covered by the Tropical Defense Barrier Tool and Barrier Status

  • FT Pulaski, GA
  • Clearwater, FL
  • Fernandina, FL
  • Naples, FL
  • Miami, FL
  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • Cedar Key, FL
  • Apalachicola, FL
  • Panama City Beach, FL
  • Pensacola, FL
  • Waveland, MS
  • Grand Isle, LA
  • Sabine Pass, TX
  • Galveston, TX
  • Freeport, TX
  • Port Aransas, TX
  • Padre Island, TX
  • Charleston, SC
  • Springmaid Pier, SC
  • Holden Beach, NC
  • Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Wilmington, NC
  • Beaufort, NC
  • Cape Hatteras, NC
  • Duck Pier, NC
  • Sandy Hook, NJ

Data Source: NOAA's Extratropical Water Level Guidance

Overview Static Map with Report Summary Data Below

US Map

Highlighted Areas

Location Rpt Max (MSL) Rpt Max Time Time Zone Rpt Max Exceed Minor Flood (MSL) Rpt Max Exceed Moderate Flood (MSL) Rpt Max Exceed Major Flood (MSL) Max Surge (ft) Future Max Fcst (MSL) Future Max Time Future Max Exceed Minor Future Max Exceed Moderate Future Max Exceed Major Rpt End Time

Summary Data

  • Report (Rpt) Max - Highest observed for all report dates (could include past).
  • Report (Rpt) Max Exceed Minor/Moderate/Major Flood (MSL) – Does the report maximum exceed the flooding threshold (MSL). Example: Yes, 2.09 means the report max exceeds the minor flood threshold at 2.09 MSL.
  • Max Surge - Highest surge for report.
  • Future Max Forecast (Fcst) – Highest forecasted level in future.
  • Future Max Fcst Exceed Minor/Moderate/Major Flood (MSL) – Does the report maximum exceed the flooding threshold (MSL).
  • Report (Rpt) End Time – Report forecast through this date.
Location Rpt Max (MSL) Rpt Max Time Time Zone Rpt Max Exceed Minor Flood (MSL) Rpt Max Exceed Moderate Flood (MSL) Rpt Max Exceed Major Flood (MSL) Max Surge (ft) Future Max Fcst (MSL) Future Max Time Future Max Exceed Minor Future Max Exceed Moderate Future Max Exceed Major Rpt End Time