Weather Alert

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

* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...In Delaware, Inland Sussex. In New Jersey, Cape May.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding may become severe enough to
cause structural damage along with widespread roadway flooding
in coastal and bayside communities, and near inland tidal
waterways. Some locations may become isolated by the flood
waters.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest impacts from coastal flooding
are expected with this evening's high tide. Locally major
flooding impacts are possible.

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.

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
21/08 AM     6.0        1.3        2.1      Minor
21/08 PM     8.0        3.3        2.9      Major
22/09 AM     6.5        1.8        2.4      Minor
22/09 PM     7.0        2.3        1.9     Moderate
23/09 AM     5.4        0.8        1.2       None
23/10 PM     6.0        1.3        1.0      Minor

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
21/08 AM     4.9        0.9        1.5       None
21/08 PM     7.0        3.0        2.4     Moderate
22/08 AM     5.6        1.6        2.1      Minor
22/08 PM     6.0        2.0        1.5      Minor
23/09 AM     4.6        0.6        0.8       None
23/09 PM     5.0        1.0        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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
21/07 AM     5.9        0.8        1.6       None
21/08 PM     8.2        3.1        2.6      Major
22/08 AM     6.9        1.8        2.3      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

&&

Major rain causes flooding along the coast

Torie Seagraves Bob Trihy Kevin Zipay
Mar 28, 2024
Mar 28, 2024 Updated Mar 28, 2024

Flooding in Ocean City — Our CoastTV meteorologists warn drivers to watch for ponding on the roads, flooding in low lying areas and spots with poor drainage. This means that some ditches could flood on to some side roads and is important to use extra caution.

Our CoastTV meteorologists warn drivers to watch for ponding on the roads, flooding in low lying areas and spots with poor drainage. This means that some ditches could flood on to some side roads and is important to use extra caution.

DELMARVA- The First Alert Weather Day continues as heavy rainfall persists across Delmarva. Many locations have already picked up one-inch of rain, with more on the way. Our CoastTV meteorologists warn drivers to watch for ponding on the roads, flooding in low lying areas and spots with poor drainage. This means that some ditches could flood on to some side roads and is important to use extra caution.

CoastTV reporter Kevin Zipay is moving along the coast March 28 to show the affects of the ongoing rain and what to expect as drivers travel.

The rain continues into the afternoon Thursday, steady to heavy at times, with an additional inch to inch and a half of rain. The rain is expected to taper off in the evening. Following will be clear, windy and cooler conditions going into Good Friday. Meteorologists say the Easter holiday weekend is looking dry for the most part, but a few showers are possible Saturday evening.

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.

btrihy

Meteorologist

Meteorologist Bob Trihy joined CoastTV in 2023. He grew up in Great River on Long Island, N.Y. Bob caught the weather bug when he was around eight years old and tracked storms up and down the east coast. He witnessed some big ones, like the blizzard of 1978, as well as tropical systems.

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.