...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Kent and Inland Sussex.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this
afternoon to 10 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood
Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night.
* 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 Watch means that conditions favorable for
flooding are expected to develop.
Be prepared to begin taking appropriate action to protect life
and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency
management officials. Be sure to check the latest forecast from
time to time in case a warning is issued or any new information
becomes available.
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 AM 6.2 0.5 1.7 None
22/07 PM 7.1 1.4 1.4 Minor
23/08 AM 6.3 0.6 1.5 None
23/08 PM 7.6 1.9 1.7 Moderate
24/08 AM 7.1 1.4 1.9 Minor
24/09 PM 8.0 2.3 2.0 Moderate
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 AM 5.3 0.7 1.7 None
22/07 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 6.8 2.2 2.7 Minor
24/08 PM 7.5 2.8 2.7 Moderate
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