...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In Delaware, Kent and Inland Sussex. In New Jersey,
Cumberland and Cape May.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.
* 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...Localized moderate tidal flooding remains
possible with the Saturday night high tide, particularly along
the backbays that remain slow to drain.
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 Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at
water.weather.gov/ahps 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
23/10 AM 6.6 0.9 1.2 Minor
23/10 PM 7.3 1.6 1.0 Minor
24/11 AM 6.4 0.7 0.9 None
24/11 PM 6.9 1.2 0.9 Minor
25/12 PM 6.3 0.6 0.7 None
26/12 AM 6.3 0.6 0.5 None
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
23/10 AM 5.4 0.8 1.2 None
23/10 PM 6.1 1.5 1.1 Minor
24/10 AM 5.2 0.5 0.8 None
24/11 PM 5.7 1.0 0.9 None
25/11 AM 5.3 0.7 0.8 None
25/11 PM 5.2 0.5 0.6 None
Maurice River at Bivalve
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.6 ft, Moderate 8.6 ft, Major 9.6 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
23/10 AM 7.1 0.8 1.2 None
23/10 PM 8.1 1.8 1.5 Minor
24/11 AM 7.1 0.8 1.1 None
24/11 PM 7.5 1.2 1.1 None
25/11 AM 7.0 0.7 1.0 None
25/11 PM 7.0 0.7 0.9 None
Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.3 ft, Moderate 6.3 ft, Major 7.3 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
23/09 AM 4.9 0.9 1.1 None
23/09 PM 5.2 1.2 0.7 None
24/09 AM 4.3 0.3 0.5 None
24/10 PM 4.7 0.7 0.4 None
25/10 AM 4.3 0.3 0.5 None
25/10 PM 4.3 0.3 0.3 None
Cape May Harbor at Cape May
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.2 ft, Moderate 7.2 ft, Major 8.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.1 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 3.1 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
23/09 AM 5.6 0.5 0.8 None
23/09 PM 6.5 1.4 1.0 Minor
24/10 AM 5.5 0.4 0.6 None
24/10 PM 6.0 0.9 0.6 None
25/10 AM 5.6 0.5 0.7 None
25/10 PM 5.5 0.4 0.4 None
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