Weather Alert

Coastal Flood Advisory from WED 7:00 PM EDT until THU 1:00 AM EDT

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 1 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated tides due to the New Moon today
may lead to minor coastal flooding during the evening high tides
through Thursday.

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
12/10 PM     7.2        1.5        0.4      Minor
13/10 AM     6.0        0.3        0.4       None
13/11 PM     6.9        1.2        0.3      Minor
14/11 AM     6.1        0.4        0.3       None
15/12 AM     6.8        1.1        0.4      Minor
15/12 PM     6.3        0.6        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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
12/09 PM     6.3        1.7        0.9      Minor
13/10 AM     5.2        0.5        0.7       None
13/10 PM     6.0        1.3        0.7      Minor
14/11 AM     5.4        0.8        0.8       None
14/11 PM     5.8        1.2        0.7       None
15/11 AM     5.4        0.8        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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
12/10 PM     8.0        1.7        1.0      Minor
13/10 AM     6.9        0.6        0.9       None
13/10 PM     7.7        1.4        1.0      Minor
14/11 AM     7.1        0.8        0.9       None
14/11 PM     7.5        1.2        0.9       None
15/12 PM     7.1        0.8        0.8       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
12/08 PM     5.4        1.4        0.7      Minor
13/09 AM     4.2        0.2        0.3       None
13/09 PM     5.0        1.0        0.4       None
14/10 AM     4.4        0.4        0.3       None
14/10 PM     4.8        0.8        0.3       None
15/10 AM     4.4        0.4        0.4       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
12/09 PM     6.6        1.5        0.6      Minor
13/09 AM     5.5        0.4        0.5       None
13/09 PM     6.4        1.3        0.5      Minor
14/10 AM     5.7        0.6        0.5       None
14/10 PM     6.1        1.0        0.4       None
15/11 AM     5.6        0.5        0.4       None

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Rehoboth Beach discussing a possible property tax increase

Eleisa Weber

Eleisa Weber
Reporter

Eleisa joined the CoastTV team in July 2023 as a Video Journalist. She graduated from the Rutgers University School of Communication and Information in May 2023 with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Media Studies, with a specialization in Sports Media and Broadcasting.
Mar 14, 2024
Mar 14, 2024 Updated Mar 14, 2024

Rehoboth Beach discussing a possible property tax increase — Rehoboth Beach commissioners have been searching for ways to make up for the 4 million dollar deficit in the city budget for fiscal year 2025. On March 4th, commissioners discussed options to help with the budget, including possibly raising the sewer water tax and property taxes.

Rehoboth Beach commissioners have been searching for ways to make up for the 4 million dollar deficit in the city budget for fiscal year 2025. On March 4th, commissioners discussed options to help with the budget, including possibly raising the sewer water tax and property taxes.

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. -Rehoboth Beach commissioners have been searching for ways to make up for the $4 million deficit in the city budget for fiscal year 2025. On March 4, commissioners discussed options to help with the budget, including possibly raising the sewer water tax and property taxes. The city says the current property tax rate is 0.06 per $100.

Kevin McGuire, who lives in Rehoboth Beach, is not totally against raising property taxes.

'I understand that they need money and they probably are going to have to go after homeowners with property tax,' explained McGuire.

McGuire told CoastTV he is more upset with the parking fee and rental tax increases. Doug Duncan, who also lives in Rehoboth Beach, says one of the reasons he moved to the area was because of the low property taxes. Sadly, over time, Duncan believes low property taxes will be a thing of the past.

'Yeah, it's creeping up on us, and I can expect in another 20 years it'll be just as high as the area I moved from,' explained Duncan.

Commissioners were mixed on the idea of raising property taxes and will further discuss those particular options at the March 15 meeting.

Eleisa Weber

Reporter

Eleisa joined the CoastTV team in July 2023 as a Video Journalist. She graduated from the Rutgers University School of Communication and Information in May 2023 with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Media Studies, with a specialization in Sports Media and Broadcasting.