...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 PM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Kent and Inland Sussex.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 3 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along
inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are
possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While flooding will not be continuous,
expect minor flooding around the times of high tide through the
rest of the week.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Murderkill River at Bowers Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.6 ft, Moderate 7.6 ft, Major 8.6 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.9 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 2.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
18/10 AM 6.8 1.1 1.2 Minor
18/10 PM 7.1 1.4 1.4 Minor
19/11 AM 7.3 1.6 1.5 Minor
19/11 PM 7.1 1.4 1.6 Minor
20/12 PM 7.4 1.7 1.4 Minor
21/12 AM 7.0 1.3 1.8 Minor
Delaware Bay at Lewes
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
18/09 AM 6.2 1.5 1.1 Minor
18/10 PM 6.5 1.8 1.2 Minor
19/10 AM 6.6 2.0 1.2 Minor
19/11 PM 6.4 1.8 1.3 Minor
20/11 AM 6.9 2.2 1.4 Minor
20/11 PM 6.4 1.8 1.6 Minor
&&
