Weather Alert

Coastal Flood Advisory until THU 4:00 PM EDT

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Kent and Inland Sussex.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
11/01 PM     7.1        1.4        0.4      Minor
12/01 AM     6.3        0.6        0.8       None
12/01 PM     7.0        1.3        0.4      Minor
13/02 AM     5.8        0.1        0.7       None
13/02 PM     6.9        1.2        0.5      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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
11/12 PM     6.4        1.8        1.1      Minor
12/12 AM     5.4        0.8        1.0       None
12/01 PM     6.2        1.5        0.9      Minor
13/01 AM     5.2        0.5        1.1       None
13/02 PM     6.1        1.5        1.0      Minor

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Judge allows challenge to Rehoboth Beach City Manager hire to proceed

Matthew Pencek Emma Aken
May 29, 2025
May 29, 2025 Updated May 29, 2025

Reho City Hall — The plaintiffs, a group of homeowners, are not disputing Tedder’s compensation — which includes a $250,000 annual salary and a $750,000 forgivable housing loan — but instead argue that the hiring process violated the city charter.

The plaintiffs, a group of homeowners, are not disputing Tedder’s compensation — which includes a $250,000 annual salary and a $750,000 forgivable housing loan — but instead argue that the hiring process violated the city charter.

DELAWARE -A lawsuit challenging the hiring of Rehoboth Beach’s Taylour Tedder as city manager will move forward. On Wednesday, Vice Chancellor Bonnie W. David in Delaware's Chancery Court ruled that the plaintiffs have stated a viable claim under the city’s charter.

The plaintiffs, a group of homeowners, are not disputing Tedder’s compensation — which includes a $250,000 annual salary and a $750,000 forgivable housing loan — but instead argue that the hiring process violated the city charter.

Rehoboth Beach City Manager Ruling

According to the David's decision, the Charter grants the Rehoboth Beach Commissioners the authority to appoint and determine the compensation of a city manager. However, the plaintiffs contend that Tedder's hiring does not meet certain qualifications required by the Charter. The court noted that the Charter’s language is ambiguous and that further proceedings will be needed to determine whether the hiring complied with the city’s legal requirements.

The lawsuit also alleged that the commissioners violated Delaware’s Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA, during contract negotiations. The judge dismissed those claims, ruling they were either filed too late or failed to state a valid legal issue.

The court’s decision means the plaintiffs’ challenge over the charter compliance will proceed, while the FOIA allegations will not. The parties have been directed to meet and confer on a proposed case schedule to move the case forward.

Local Rix Garey says he's worried the result will increase his taxes.

"My main concern is, if they have to get a new city manager and whether or not they can find a qualified person now that they've kind of open Pandora's box," said Garey.

CoastTV spoke with one local who says she thinks the lawsuit is unnecessary and that Tedder's hiring process was likely no different than the city manager's before him.

Garey though, thinks the concern is valid.

"They need to make sure that they vet him and make sure that he is qualified, make sure they crossed all their T's, dotted all their I's when they did the hiring process," said Garey.

Matthew Pencek

Morning Broadcast Journalist

Matt co-anchors CoastTV News Today Monday through Friday from 5-7 a.m. and regularly produces and anchors CoastTV News Midday at 11 a.m. He was previously the sports director at WBOC from 2015-2019.

Emma Aken

Reporter

Emma Aken joined CoastTV News in July of 2024. She graduated from Penn State University in May of 2024 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and a minor in Business. While at Penn State, she was involved in Penn State Network News, where she grew even more passionate about the news industry. She also studied abroad in Florence, Italy.