...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Around one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways including the
back bays of Sussex County Delaware including Rehoboth Bay,
Indian River Bay and Little Assawoman Bay.
* WHERE...Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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...Back bay flooding may persist beyond
Monday afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal
flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water
levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
Follow the recommendations of local emergency management
officials.
Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be
deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in
danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly
repairs.
Visit the National Water Prediction Service at
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and
flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
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Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
28/10 AM 6.3 1.7 1.1 Minor
28/11 PM 5.5 0.8 1.0 None
29/11 AM 6.1 1.5 0.8 Minor
29/11 PM 5.0 0.3 0.7 None
30/12 PM 5.9 1.2 0.6 None
01/12 AM 4.8 0.2 0.7 None
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