Water running above predicted tide at Outer Nashville Basin

October 22, 2026

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Water levels at Outer Nashville Basin are running 0.184 m above predicted tide height as of October 22.¹ This elevated water represents surge or anomalously high water beyond normal tidal range, a condition that can affect marsh flooding and estuarine habitat access for shorebirds during their migration.¹

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