Weather Alert

Coastal Flood Warning until SAT 2:00 AM EDT

...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.

&&

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

&&

Lewes considers almost $700K increase for police spending

Emma Aken
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.

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Feb 13, 2025
Feb 13, 2025 Updated Feb 13, 2025

Lewes Police Car — At a Feb. 13 Lewes mayor and city council meeting, officials are working to complete the 2026 fiscal year budget, including a consideration to increase police spending $699,725.

At a Feb. 13 Lewes mayor and city council meeting, officials are working to complete the 2026 fiscal year budget, including a consideration to increase police spending $699,725.

LEWES, Del. - At a Feb. 13 Lewes mayor and city council meeting, officials are working to complete the 2026 fiscal year budget, including a consideration to increase police spending $699,725. The meeting is at 1 p.m. at city hall.

Currently, certified Lewes police officers make $75,000 annual starting salary, and up to $78,045 for prior law enforcement experience. The Milford Police Department, for example, offers a $61,674 starting salary.

The overall budget proposes $16,555,115 in expenditures, an increase of $4,232,995 over what was approved in the 2025 budget.

Other budget highlights include adjustments in general fund revenues, capital projects, and a resiliency fund totaling over $1.1 million.

Cecilia Hoaston says more funding for Lewes police would be fantastic.

"I think we need more safety and security here in the Lewes area. It's a growing community. I think they put their lives at risk every day to protect the citizens, and I'm all for it," said Hoaston.

One person CoastTV spoke to says she doesn't think the department needs more money and says there are already too many officers.

Patrick Roche thinks the budget increase for police officers is a good idea.

"You've got an elderly community living here too. A lot of elderly people drive slower than most people. So you've got all those issues that go with being a tourist location," said Roche.

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.