...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
* 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 3 PM EDT Friday.
* 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...A least minor coastal flooding is
anticipated with the high tide cycle Friday morning; some
guidance indicates moderate coastal flooding may be possible
during this high tide cycle. At least minor coastal flooding
may continue into the weekend with following high tide cycles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
18/11 PM 7.2 1.5 1.5 Minor
19/11 AM 7.4 1.7 1.6 Minor
19/11 PM 7.2 1.5 1.7 Minor
20/12 PM 7.9 2.2 1.9 Moderate
21/12 AM 7.5 1.8 2.3 Minor
21/12 PM 8.0 2.3 2.1 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
18/10 PM 6.5 1.8 1.2 Minor
19/10 AM 6.7 2.0 1.3 Minor
19/11 PM 6.5 1.8 1.4 Minor
20/11 AM 7.2 2.5 1.7 Moderate
20/11 PM 6.9 2.2 2.1 Minor
21/12 PM 7.4 2.8 1.9 Moderate
&&
