General Navigation USCG Question #1994 (Set 62)

What describes a flood current?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — Horizontal movement of the water toward the land after low tide

As defined in NOAA navigation standards and Bowditch, a flood current describes the horizontal movement of water flowing toward the land or up a tidal estuary, typically occurring after low tide.

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