Weather Alert

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...One to two feet 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 Saturday.

* IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in
coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal
waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to
vulnerable structures may begin to occur.

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
22/09 AM     7.4        1.7        2.3      Minor
22/10 PM     7.7        2.0        1.3     Moderate
23/10 AM     6.6        0.9        1.2      Minor
23/10 PM     7.4        1.7        1.1      Minor
24/11 AM     6.3        0.6        0.8       None
24/11 PM     6.8        1.1        0.8      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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
22/09 AM     6.6        2.0        2.5      Minor
22/09 PM     7.0        2.3        1.9     Moderate
23/10 AM     5.5        0.8        1.3       None
23/10 PM     6.1        1.5        1.1      Minor
24/10 AM     5.2        0.5        0.8       None
24/10 PM     5.6        1.0        0.8       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
22/09 AM     8.0        1.7        2.3      Minor
22/09 PM     8.7        2.4        2.1     Moderate
23/10 AM     7.4        1.1        1.5       None
23/10 PM     8.0        1.7        1.4      Minor
24/11 AM     7.1        0.8        1.1       None
24/11 PM     7.5        1.2        1.1       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
22/08 AM     5.7        1.7        2.2      Minor
22/08 PM     6.4        2.4        1.9     Moderate
23/09 AM     4.9        0.9        1.1       None
23/09 PM     5.2        1.2        0.7       None
24/09 AM     4.4        0.4        0.6       None
24/10 PM     4.8        0.8        0.5       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
22/08 AM     6.8        1.7        2.2      Minor
22/08 PM     7.4        2.3        1.8     Moderate
23/09 AM     5.9        0.8        1.1       None
23/09 PM     6.4        1.3        0.9      Minor
24/10 AM     5.5        0.4        0.6       None
24/10 PM     6.0        0.9        0.6       None

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Hurricane Erin flooding closes roads in Ocean City and southern Sussex County

Madeleine Overturf, Kevin Zipay
Aug 21, 2025
Aug 21, 2025 Updated 9 hrs ago

Ocean City closure — In Ocean City, Philadelphia Avenue is currently closed at North Division Street and south due to high water levels.

In Ocean City, Philadelphia Avenue is currently closed at North Division Street and south due to high water levels.

OCEAN CITY, Md. — Flooding from Hurricane Erin has prompted multiple road closures in Ocean City and coastal Delaware as dangerous weather conditions continue to affect the region.

In Ocean City, Philadelphia Avenue is currently closed at North Division Street and south due to high water levels. St. Louis Avenue is also closed from 11th Street and south, with water making those areas impassable. The Inlet Parking Lot is closed until further notice due to high water levels.

Route One shut down — Both directions of Route 1 near Indian River Inlet are shut down due to flooding caused by Hurricane Erin and high tide conditions, according to the Delaware Department of Transportation. The highway was shut down around 9:30 p.m. Thursday.

Both directions of Route 1 near Indian River Inlet are shut down due to flooding caused by Hurricane Erin and high tide conditions, according to the Delaware Department of Transportation. The highway was shut down around 9:30 p.m. Thursday.

In Delaware, Coastal Highway (Route 1) is now shut down between Dewey Beach and Fred Hudson Road in Bethany Beach. The closure runs through the Delaware Seashore State Park and is in effect due to severe flooding, storm surge and debris caused by Hurricane Erin. The Delaware Department of Transportation says the dunes are holding up and this flooding is from the bayside.

“This closure is necessary for the safety of all residents, visitors, and emergency personnel as severe weather, flooding, and debris continue to affect the area,” Dewey Beach Police said in a statement. “We strongly urge motorists to avoid travel in the vicinity and seek alternative routes.”

Hurricane Erin is bringing strong winds and rising water levels to Eastern Sussex County and the Maryland coast.

Emergency crews are monitoring the situation and will reopen roads once conditions improve.

Madeleine Overturf

Evening Broadcast Journalist

Madeleine has been with Draper Media since 2016, when she first worked as Sussex County Bureau Chief. She helped launch the rebranded CoastTV in 2019. As co-anchor of CoastTV News at 5 and 6, Maddie helps organize the evening newscasts and performs managerial responsibilities such as helping find and assign stories, approving scripts, and making content decisions.

Kevin Zipay

Reporter

Kevin joined the CoastTV News team in November 2023 as a video journalist. He is a Rowan University graduate with a degree in radio television and film and a minor in sports communications. While at Rowan, Kevin worked at the campus television station, RTN, and was also a member of the Rowan radio station, 89.7 WGLS-FM.