Weather Alert

Coastal Flood Advisory from MON 8:00 PM EDT until TUE 2:00 AM EDT

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

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

* WHERE...In Delaware, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. In
New Jersey, Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May and
Southeastern Burlington.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
15/09 AM     4.6       -0.0        0.8       None
15/10 PM     6.5        1.8        0.9      Minor
16/10 AM     4.9        0.2        1.0       None
16/11 PM     6.5        1.8        1.0      Minor
17/11 AM     4.9        0.2        1.0       None
18/12 AM     6.4        1.8        1.1      Minor

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
15/08 AM     4.9        0.3        0.9       None
15/08 PM     6.3        1.7        0.7      Minor
16/09 AM     5.0        0.4        0.9       None
16/09 PM     6.5        1.9        0.9      Minor
17/10 AM     5.1        0.5        1.0       None
17/10 PM     6.4        1.8        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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
15/08 AM     3.8       -0.2        0.5       None
15/09 PM     5.6        1.6        0.4      Minor
16/09 AM     3.9       -0.1        0.6       None
16/10 PM     5.6        1.6        0.5      Minor
17/10 AM     4.0        0.0        0.6       None
17/11 PM     5.5        1.5        0.6      Minor

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
15/09 AM     4.8       -0.3        0.4       None
15/09 PM     6.9        1.8        0.6      Minor
16/09 AM     5.1        0.0        0.9       None
16/10 PM     6.9        1.8        0.7      Minor
17/10 AM     5.1        0.0        0.9       None
17/11 PM     6.8        1.7        0.8      Minor

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
15/08 AM     2.7        0.2        0.5       None
15/08 PM     3.6        1.1        0.6      Minor
16/09 AM     2.6        0.1        0.4       None
16/09 PM     3.4        0.9        0.4       None
17/10 AM     2.7        0.2        0.4       None
17/10 PM     3.4        0.9        0.5       None

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Paid parking season begins along Delmarva beaches

Kevin Zipay
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.

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May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025 Updated May 15, 2025

Parking 1 — May 15th marks the official start of paid parking across several coastal towns.

May 15th marks the official start of paid parking across several coastal towns.

DELMARVA - May 15th marks the official start of paid parking across several coastal towns, and for beachgoers, the cost of parking has never been steeper.

From Rehoboth Beach to Dewey, Bethany, and Fenwick Island, hourly rates are now set at $4 — a jump that’s catching vacationers off guard.

“A little higher than we're used to,” said Heidi Nickun, visiting with friends. “I wonder how many visitors are not going to come because they don't want to spend $25, $30 a day to park the car.”

Ocean City, which began its paid parking season earlier on April 1, is slightly less expensive, with rates ranging between $2.50 and $3.50 an hour until May 22nd.

The price increase has sparked concern among both visitors and local businesses. "It's a beautiful place — wish we could afford to park," added one of Nickun’s friends.

Parking 2 — Greg Troup, who owns a personalized sign shop in Rehoboth Beach, said the high parking costs are driving away potential customers.

Greg Troup, who owns a personalized sign shop in Rehoboth Beach, said the high parking costs are driving away potential customers.

Greg Troup, who owns a personalized sign shop in Rehoboth Beach, said the high parking costs are driving away potential customers. “It’s always been the number one complaint of our customers and of our beachgoers — parking is so expensive,” Troup said.

Town officials argue the adjustments are necessary. Bethany Beach, for example, cited rising operational costs during the peak season as the reason for the fee increase.

Parking 3 — From Rehoboth Beach to Dewey, Bethany, and Fenwick Island, hourly rates are now set at $4.

From Rehoboth Beach to Dewey, Bethany, and Fenwick Island, hourly rates are now set at $4.

Paid parking in Rehoboth Beach, Dewey, Bethany, and Fenwick Island will remain in effect until September 15. Ocean City’s paid parking season runs longer, ending November 1.

So, whether you’re planning to catch some sun or shop in town, visitors are reminded to bring extra change — or risk a costly ticket.

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.