Weather Alert

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one half 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 and Cape May.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Monday.

* 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...The greatest risk for inundation will occur
along bayside and inland tidal waterways.

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
20/12 AM     6.9        1.2        0.2      Minor
20/12 PM     5.5       -0.2        0.6       None
21/01 AM     6.7        1.0        0.2      Minor
21/01 PM     4.9       -0.8        0.3       None
22/02 AM     6.7        1.0        0.4      Minor
22/02 PM     4.8       -0.9        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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
19/11 PM     5.9        1.2        0.6       None
20/12 PM     4.3       -0.4        0.4       None
21/12 AM     5.9        1.2        0.7       None
21/01 PM     4.6       -0.0        0.9       None
22/01 AM     5.9        1.2        0.9       None
22/01 PM     4.1       -0.5        0.6       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
19/11 PM     7.9        1.6        1.1      Minor
20/12 PM     6.2       -0.1        0.7       None
21/01 AM     7.4        1.1        0.7       None
21/01 PM     6.3        0.0        1.0       None
22/01 AM     7.8        1.5        1.3      Minor
22/02 PM     6.0       -0.3        0.9       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
19/10 PM     5.2        1.2        0.5       None
20/11 AM     3.6       -0.4        0.1       None
20/11 PM     4.9        0.9        0.3       None
21/12 PM     3.8       -0.2        0.4       None
22/12 AM     4.9        0.9        0.5       None
22/01 PM     3.4       -0.6        0.2       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
19/10 PM     6.5        1.4        0.6      Minor
20/11 AM     4.5       -0.6        0.2       None
20/11 PM     6.1        1.0        0.4       None
21/12 PM     4.6       -0.5        0.6       None
22/12 AM     6.1        1.0        0.7       None
22/01 PM     4.3       -0.8        0.4       None

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'So much history here': Lewes Historical Society hosts 5th Revolutionary War themed reenactment event

Drew Bellinger
Drew Bellinger
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Drew Bellinger recently joined the CoastTV News team in August of 2025 as a video journalist. Before earning a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Towson University in 2024, he completed a General Studies Associate's degree program from the Community College of Baltimore County.

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Apr 19, 2026
Apr 19, 2026 Updated 19 mins ago

LEWES, Del. - A blast from the past was underway in the first town in the First State this morning as the Lewes Historical Society put on a Revolutionary War reenactment.

If Redcoats were seen walking around in Lewes on Sunday morning and the gunpowder-filled musket firings were heard, one may be led to believe the 1700s British Army was on Lewes soil. Instead, just demonstrations from the Lewes Historical Society.

The Lewes Historical Society held its 5th reenactment called “Hearty in the Cause.” From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors explored the city’s deep historical roots through immersive displays.

From displays showing muskets, medical equipment, and even old classrooms, people came by to get a live look at the foundation that built the city they know today.

“I like reading the plaques, and I like walking the streets and learning about the houses,” said Eileen Heffernan, who says she never knew how much history Lewes had.

“There's so much to learn, and there's so much history here. It's like each day I get hungry for more, to learn more. You know, it's like reading a history book, but you're actually seeing it live,” Heffernan tells CoastTV.

Organizer Ryan Schwartz says that, with historical demonstrations like these, part of the challenge is making sure people understand just how similar lifestyles were in the 1700s and 1800s.

“This event is designed specifically to give people at least a little bit of a glimpse into what Lewes was like in the spring of 1776,” Schwartz says.

This event wasn’t just about showing off muskets and swords. Schwartz says it was to give people a look at what you won’t find in your school textbooks.

“It’s extremely important, I mean, they say history is just beats that repeat themselves with slight permutations. Just little changes over time, so understanding the past helps us make better sense of the world we live in now. But it's really important to look at it at a local level,” Schwartz said.

As America celebrates 250 years, Lewes is making sure its story isn’t just remembered, but relived.

Drew Bellinger

Reporter

Drew Bellinger recently joined the CoastTV News team in August of 2025 as a video journalist. Before earning a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Towson University in 2024, he completed a General Studies Associate's degree program from the Community College of Baltimore County.