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Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Mt. Holly, NJ
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
447 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

NJZ017>019-PAZ070-071-106-130830-
/O.NEW.KPHI.CF.Y.0030.240413T0800Z-240413T1300Z/
Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Delaware-Philadelphia-
Lower Bucks-
447 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Gloucester, Camden and Northwestern
  Burlington. In Pennsylvania, Delaware, Philadelphia and Lower
  Bucks.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
  vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full
  road closures are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While we are not forecasting the moderate
  flood levels that were seen early Friday morning, minor flooding
  should be expected along much of the lower Delaware Bay once
  again with the Saturday morning high tide.

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.

Delaware River at Philadelphia
MLLW Categories - Minor 8.2 ft, Moderate 9.2 ft, Major 10.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
  12/05 PM     7.9        1.2        1.7       None
  13/06 AM     8.5        1.8        1.5      Minor
  13/06 PM     6.7        0.0        0.7       None
  14/07 AM     7.2        0.5        0.4       None
  14/07 PM     6.7        0.0        0.8       None
  15/07 AM     7.1        0.4        0.7       None

Delaware River at Burlington
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.3 ft, Moderate 10.3 ft, Major 11.3 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.6 ft, Moderate 2.6 ft, Major 3.6 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
  12/06 PM     9.5        1.8        1.8      Minor
  13/07 AM     9.7        2.0        1.4      Minor
  13/07 PM     7.7       -0.0        0.3       None
  14/07 AM     8.2        0.5        0.3       None
  14/08 PM     7.9        0.2        0.8       None
  15/08 AM     8.0        0.3        0.5       None

&&

$$

NJZ020-026-130400-
/O.EXT.KPHI.CF.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-240413T0400Z/
Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
447 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
  lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways, mainly across
  the back bays.

* WHERE...Ocean and Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor flooding continues on the back bays
  where water remains trapped. The flooding is more pronounced in
  the northern portion of Barnegat Bay, including tidal locations
  near Mantoloking and Bayshore. Tidal flooding is not expected
  along the ocean- side, with spottier minor flooding along the
  south end of Barnegat Bay. Water levels will gradually subside
  later tonight, though it is possible some spotty minor flooding
  may even linger into Saturday morning for northern parts of
  Barnegat Bay.

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.

Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
  12/11 PM     3.3        0.8        0.7       None
  13/12 PM     2.0       -0.5        0.1       None
  14/01 AM     2.5       -0.0        0.0       None
  14/01 PM     1.9       -0.6        0.1       None
  15/01 AM     2.4       -0.1        0.2       None
  15/02 PM     2.2       -0.3        0.4       None

&&

$$

DEZ003-004-130000-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/
Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-
447 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Up to a half foot of inundation above ground level in
  low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways mainly
  across the back bays.

* WHERE...Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized minor tidal flooding continues
  across Little Assawoman Bay and Jefferson Creek in Sussex
  County, as water remains trapped in the back bays. Coastal
  Flooding for ocean side communities has lowered, but water
  levels may linger near or just above minor flood stage well into
  this evening before lowering more substantially later tonight.

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.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
  13/12 AM     5.5        0.8        0.6       None
  13/01 PM     3.1       -1.6       -0.5       None
  14/01 AM     4.2       -0.5       -0.4       None
  14/02 PM     3.5       -1.2        0.1       None
  15/02 AM     4.0       -0.7       -0.3       None

&&

$$
National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office
