Deal Island Historic District, MD

Somerset County







Beach/Marsh Slope: Steeper in some areas

Beach/Marsh Is: Unchanged

Beach/Marsh Flood Status: Not Flooded

Paces to Water's Edge: 0

Additional Observations About Erosion and Flooding: Tombolos seem steeper. Erosion at southern portion where the project ends.

Plant Cover: Increased

Plant Cover %: Dense (>75%)

Invasive Plants:

  • Phragmites/Common Reed

Tall Plants/Trees: Absent

Plant Cover Observations: Dune grass about 60% coverage

Wildlife: Birds

Additional Wildlife Signs: Deer

Additional Wildlife Observations: Deer

Shoreline Structures: Unchanged

Trash or Debris: Present below wrack/high tide line

Storm Damage: Absent

Additional Photos


11/12/2024 | 1:39 pm

Tidal Overview

3 hours 45 minutes after high tide

Data from Bishops Head, Hooper Strait (6.9 miles away)

Water Level (at time of report): 1:39 pm, 0.7'

(NWS Flood Status: Not defined)

High Tide (Predicted): 9:55 am, 2.1'

High Tide (Observed): 9:54 am, 1.7'

Observed Predicted water level Report time

Weather Overview

Wind Speed: 21.9 MPH

Wind Direction: NNW (340°)

Temperature: 56℉

Rainfall (Calendar Day): 0"

Rainfall (Past 24 Hours): 0"

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