...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Kent and Inland Sussex.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Saturday.
* 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...Cannot rule out major tidal flooding
impacts, especially around Rehoboth Bay and Indian River.
Impacts will be most severe in back bay areas.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
24/10 PM 7.1 1.4 1.5 Minor
25/09 AM 7.2 1.5 1.6 Minor
25/09 PM 7.7 2.0 1.7 Moderate
26/10 AM 8.0 2.3 2.0 Moderate
26/10 PM 7.2 1.5 1.2 Minor
27/10 AM 7.4 1.7 1.1 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
25/08 AM 6.4 1.8 1.9 Minor
25/09 PM 7.2 2.5 2.4 Moderate
26/09 AM 7.1 2.5 2.3 Moderate
26/09 PM 6.8 2.2 2.0 Minor
27/09 AM 6.5 1.8 1.5 Minor
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