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

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
323 AM EDT Sun May 12 2024

DEZ002-NJZ021>025-027-120830-
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Kent-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-Southeastern Burlington-
323 AM EDT Sun May 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Flood waters are receding and tidal flooding is not longer
anticipated to cause a threat this morning.

$$

NJZ020-026-121300-
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Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
323 AM EDT Sun May 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 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 of Barnegat Bay.

* WHERE...Ocean and Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Flooding is generally not expected
  oceanside. Trapped water in the back bays along Barnegat Bay is
  the main source of the tidal flooding for the rest of this high
  tide cycle.


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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 11/11 PM     3.9        1.4        1.2      Minor
 12/12 PM     3.2        0.7        1.2       None
 13/12 AM     3.5        1.0        1.0      Minor
 13/01 PM     2.6        0.1        0.7       None
 14/01 AM     2.8        0.3        0.5       None
 14/01 PM     2.2       -0.3        0.4       None

&&

$$

DEZ003-004-121300-
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Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-
323 AM EDT Sun May 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Flooding is generally not expected
  oceanside. Trapped water in the back bays along Little Assawoman
  Bay is the main source of the tidal flooding for the rest of
  this high tide cycle.


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 AM     6.3        1.7        1.4      Minor
 12/01 PM     4.9        0.2        1.3       None
 13/01 AM     5.7        1.0        1.1       None
 13/02 PM     4.2       -0.5        0.8       None
 14/02 AM     4.7        0.0        0.4       None

&&

$$

DEZ001-NJZ016-120900-
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New Castle-Salem-
323 AM EDT Sun May 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Salem.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
  vulnerable roads 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.

Delaware River at Reedy Point
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.2 ft, Moderate 8.2 ft, Major 9.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 12/03 AM     7.5        1.7        1.6      Minor
 12/03 PM     6.4        0.6        1.4       None
 13/03 AM     6.8        1.0        1.2       None
 13/04 PM     5.9        0.1        1.0       None
 14/04 AM     6.4        0.6        1.0       None

&&

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