...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM EDT this evening.
* 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...Additional elevated high tide cycles
beyond Tuesday evening are expected with additional coastal
flood hazards likely being needed.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
20/05 AM 5.8 0.1 1.5 None
20/06 PM 6.9 1.2 1.6 Minor
21/06 AM 6.7 1.0 2.1 Minor
21/06 PM 7.5 1.8 2.1 Minor
22/07 AM 7.3 1.6 2.3 Minor
22/07 PM 7.4 1.7 1.9 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
20/05 AM 5.2 0.5 1.8 None
20/05 PM 6.3 1.7 2.1 Minor
21/05 AM 6.3 1.7 2.6 Minor
21/06 PM 6.8 2.2 2.5 Minor
22/06 AM 6.4 1.8 2.4 Minor
22/06 PM 6.3 1.7 2.0 Minor
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