Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Mt. Holly, NJ

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
854 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

NJZ015-017>019-PAZ070-071-106-121400-
/O.EXP.KPHI.CF.W.0009.000000T0000Z-240412T1300Z/
Mercer-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Delaware-
Philadelphia-Lower Bucks-
854 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

The Coastal Flood Warning will be allowed to expire this morning
as flood waters should have receded after high tide. Please heed
any remaining road closures.

$$

NJZ020-026-130000-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/
Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
854 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

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

* 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 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Flooding is generally expected to be on the
  back bays where water remains trapped. Minor flooding is
  expected along northern Barnegat Bay for the next two high tide
  cycles, especially in tidal locations near Mantoloking and
  Bayshore. Tidal flooding is not expected along the ocean-side or
  for much of the south end 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 AM     2.8        0.3        0.7       None
 12/11 PM     2.9        0.4        0.3       None
 13/12 PM     1.8       -0.7       -0.1       None
 14/12 AM     2.3       -0.2       -0.1       None
 14/01 PM     1.8       -0.7        0.0       None
 15/01 AM     2.2       -0.3        0.0       None

&&

$$

DEZ003-004-121400-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-240412T1400Z/
Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-
854 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* 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...Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tidal flooding continues across Little
  Assawoman Bay, Indian River Bay and Rehoboth Bay in Sussex.
  Spotty moderate flooding can not be ruled out as the flood
  waters remain trapped in the back bays. Coastal Flooding for
  ocean side communities should be waning and is not anticipated
  during the next 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.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 12/12 PM     3.8       -0.9       -0.1       None
 13/12 AM     4.8        0.2       -0.1       None
 13/01 PM     2.8       -1.9       -0.8       None
 14/02 AM     4.2       -0.5       -0.4       None
 14/02 PM     3.4       -1.2        0.0       None
 15/02 AM     3.9       -0.8       -0.4       None

&&

$$

MDZ015-019-020-121500-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-240412T1500Z/
Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
854 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Queen Annes, Talbot and Caroline.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning.

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

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.

Eastern Bay at Claiborne
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.4 ft, Moderate 4.4 ft, Major 5.4 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 2.7 ft, Major 3.7 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 12/08 AM     4.3        2.6        2.5      Minor
 12/07 PM     3.2        1.5        2.3       None
 13/09 AM     2.8        1.1        1.1       None
 13/09 PM     1.3       -0.4        0.3       None
 14/09 AM     1.8        0.1        0.3       None
 14/11 PM     1.9        0.2        1.0       None

&&

$$

MDZ012-121800-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0029.240412T1400Z-240412T1800Z/
Kent MD-
854 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Kent MD.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

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

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.

Chesapeake Bay at Tolchester Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 ft, Moderate 2.8 ft, Major 3.8 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 12/10 AM     4.4        2.7        2.6      Minor
 12/10 PM     3.0        1.3        2.0       None
 13/11 AM     2.8        1.1        1.1       None
 13/11 PM     1.1       -0.6        0.1       None
 14/01 PM     1.8        0.1        0.2       None
 15/01 AM     2.0        0.3        1.0       None

&&

$$

Hoeflich


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