...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM EST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches.
* WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to 5 AM EST Monday.
* 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. 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...Additional coastal flooding may linger into
Monday afternoon's high tide cycles.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
22/12 AM 6.7 1.0 1.3 Minor
22/01 PM 6.4 0.7 1.9 None
23/01 AM 8.2 2.5 2.8 Moderate
23/01 PM 7.2 1.5 3.1 Minor
24/02 AM 6.7 1.0 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
22/12 AM 5.5 0.8 1.3 None
22/12 PM 5.7 1.0 2.1 None
23/01 AM 8.0 3.3 3.8 Major
23/12 PM 6.5 1.8 3.3 Minor
24/01 AM 5.9 1.2 1.7 None
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