...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
* 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 Watch,
two to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EDT
Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday morning
through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding may become severe enough to
cause structural damage along with widespread roadway flooding
in coastal and bayside communities, and near inland tidal
waterways. Some locations may become isolated by the flood
waters.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal storm will impact the
region Sunday through Monday. Moderate to major coastal flood
impacts are increasingly likely. Significant beach erosion and
dune breaching is possible due to very high surf conditions.
Interests along the Atlantic coast, Delaware Bay and its tidal
tributaries, back bays, and tidal waterways should remain alert
for forecast updates regarding this potentially significant
coastal flood event.
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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
10/12 PM 7.2 1.5 0.2 Minor
11/01 AM 5.5 -0.2 0.3 None
11/01 PM 7.2 1.5 0.4 Minor
12/02 AM 6.8 1.1 1.9 Minor
12/02 PM 9.5 3.8 3.0 Major
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
10/12 PM 6.4 1.8 0.8 Minor
11/12 AM 5.0 0.3 0.8 None
11/12 PM 6.4 1.8 1.0 Minor
12/01 AM 5.8 1.2 1.9 None
12/02 PM 9.0 4.3 3.9 Major
13/02 AM 7.7 3.0 4.0 Moderate
&&
