...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AM
EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Warning,
one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Kent and Inland Sussex.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM Wednesday to
1 AM EDT Friday.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate tidal flooding could continue
through at least Friday evening's high tide or perhaps longer.
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 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
22/07 PM 6.9 1.2 1.2 Minor
23/08 AM 6.4 0.7 1.6 None
23/08 PM 7.7 2.0 1.8 Moderate
24/08 AM 6.9 1.2 1.7 Minor
24/09 PM 7.8 2.1 1.8 Moderate
25/09 AM 7.0 1.3 1.4 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
22/06 PM 6.5 1.8 2.0 Minor
23/07 AM 6.2 1.5 2.3 Minor
23/07 PM 7.2 2.5 2.5 Moderate
24/07 AM 6.7 2.0 2.6 Minor
24/08 PM 7.3 2.7 2.5 Moderate
25/08 AM 6.9 2.2 2.4 Minor
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