Weather Alert

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.

* WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware and central,
northern and southern New Jersey.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood.

Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. 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.

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
18/11 AM     6.7        1.0        1.4      Minor
18/11 PM     7.3        1.6        0.6      Minor
19/11 AM     6.1        0.4        1.0       None
20/12 AM     7.1        1.4        0.4      Minor
20/12 PM     5.3       -0.4        0.4       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
18/10 AM     5.4        0.8        1.2       None
18/10 PM     6.6        2.0        1.3      Minor
19/10 AM     5.0        0.3        1.1       None
19/11 PM     6.2        1.5        0.9      Minor
20/12 PM     4.2       -0.5        0.3       None
21/12 AM     5.8        1.2        0.6       None

Arthur Kill at Perth Amboy
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.2 ft, Moderate 8.2 ft, Major 9.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
18/09 AM     6.3        0.6        0.7       None
18/09 PM     7.7        2.0        1.0      Minor
19/10 AM     6.4        0.7        0.9       None
19/10 PM     7.1        1.4        0.5       None
20/11 AM     5.4       -0.3        0.1       None
20/11 PM     6.5        0.8        0.2       None

Sandy Hook Bay at Sandy Hook
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.7 ft, Moderate 7.7 ft, Major 8.7 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
18/09 AM     6.2        1.0        1.1       None
18/09 PM     7.3        2.1        1.3      Minor
19/10 AM     6.1        0.9        1.2       None
19/10 PM     6.8        1.6        0.8      Minor
20/11 AM     5.1       -0.1        0.4       None
20/11 PM     6.2        1.0        0.5       None

Watson Creek at Manasquan
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.7 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 7.7 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     4.7        0.3        0.5       None
18/09 PM     6.0        1.6        1.0      Minor
19/09 AM     4.5        0.1        0.7       None
19/10 PM     5.2        0.8        0.2       None
20/11 AM     3.7       -0.7       -0.2       None
20/11 PM     4.6        0.2       -0.2       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
18/11 AM     7.2        0.9        1.4       None
18/11 PM     8.2        1.9        1.2      Minor
19/11 AM     6.5        0.2        0.9       None
19/11 PM     7.8        1.5        1.0      Minor
20/12 PM     6.0       -0.3        0.5       None

Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic City
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
18/09 AM     5.5        0.9        1.3       None
18/09 PM     6.7        2.1        1.4      Minor
19/09 AM     5.3        0.7        1.3       None
19/10 PM     6.2        1.6        0.9      Minor
20/11 AM     4.4       -0.2        0.6       None
20/11 PM     5.8        1.2        0.7       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
18/09 AM     4.5        0.5        0.8       None
18/10 PM     5.9        1.9        1.1      Minor
19/10 AM     4.3        0.3        0.6       None
19/10 PM     5.1        1.1        0.4       None
20/11 AM     3.4       -0.6       -0.1       None
20/11 PM     4.8        0.8        0.2       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
18/09 AM     5.8        0.7        1.1       None
18/10 PM     7.0        1.9        1.1      Minor
19/10 AM     5.2        0.1        0.7       None
19/10 PM     6.5        1.4        0.6      Minor
20/11 AM     4.4       -0.7        0.1       None
20/11 PM     6.0        0.9        0.3       None

Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
18/09 AM     3.0        0.5        0.7       None
18/09 PM     3.9        1.4        0.9      Minor
19/10 AM     3.0        0.5        0.8       None
19/10 PM     3.5        1.0        0.5      Minor
20/10 AM     2.3       -0.2        0.2       None
20/11 PM     3.1        0.6        0.2       None

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Indian River Inlet sand bypass system now electric, closures in place

Torie Seagraves Kevin Zipay
Mar 4, 2026
Mar 4, 2026 Updated Mar 4, 2026

INDIAN RIVER INLET, Del. — The Indian River Inlet Sand Bypass System is now fully operable following an upgrade from diesel to electric power, according to DNREC.

Starting March 16, the system will begin pumping sand from the south side of the inlet to the north to help reduce erosion and maintain beach health. The upgrade, funded with $1.2 million in Congressionally Directed Spending secured by Senator Chris Coons in 2022, replaces the aging diesel machinery that failed around 2019 and left the system offline for several years.

The system will operate Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. through May 15, and is scheduled to resume after Labor Day to continue sand pumping through May 2027. Preparations, including pipe placement, are set to begin March 9, requiring temporary closures of beach crossovers near the jetty.

Sand — The Indian River Inlet Sand Bypass System is now fully operable following an upgrade from diesel to electric power, according to DNREC.

The Indian River Inlet Sand Bypass System is now fully operable following an upgrade from diesel to electric power, according to DNREC.

Local resident Randy Cripps, who has lived in the area for more than 20 years, said the system is critical for maintaining access. “To get to a point where you don't have access to this bridge. We're talking about all the health care issues we have out here trying to get to emergency areas. It would be a significant problem,” he said.

Most of Delaware Seashore State Park will remain open during operations, but DNREC urges visitors to avoid all marked work zones. Temporary closures also apply to some nature preserves and select trails for safety. The agency said entering designated areas during pumping operations is dangerous, warning that unstable sand and hazardous water conditions pose serious risks.

Torie Seagraves

Reporter

Torie joined CoastTV's team in September of 2021. She graduated from the University of Delaware in May of 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Communications and a minor in Journalism. Before working at CoastTV, Torie interned with Delaware Today and Delaware State News. She also freelanced with Delaware State News following her internship.

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.