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

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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
500 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

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Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Delaware-Philadelphia-
Lower Bucks-
500 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
  inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
  shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Warning,
  one to two feet 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...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 AM EDT this
  morning. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 2 AM to 9 AM EDT
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs
  along tidal waterways. Some roads become impassable. Minor
  damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 11/04 AM     8.5        1.8        1.1      Minor
 11/05 PM     7.8        1.1        1.4       None
 12/05 AM     9.6        2.9        2.3     Moderate
 12/05 PM     7.9        1.2        1.7       None
 13/06 AM     8.1        1.4        1.1       None
 13/06 PM     6.5       -0.2        0.5       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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 11/05 AM     9.8        2.1        0.9      Minor
 11/05 PM     9.4        1.7        1.4      Minor
 12/06 AM    10.7        3.0        2.0     Moderate
 12/06 PM    10.0        2.3        2.3      Minor
 13/07 AM     9.9        2.2        1.6      Minor
 13/07 PM     8.2        0.5        0.8       None

&&

$$

DEZ001-NJZ016-112200-
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New Castle-Salem-
500 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs
  along tidal waterways. Some roads become impassable. Minor
  damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 11/02 PM     6.9        1.1        1.4       None
 12/02 AM     8.7        2.9        2.5     Moderate
 12/03 PM     6.0        0.2        0.8       None
 13/03 AM     6.2        0.4        0.3       None
 13/04 PM     4.3       -1.5       -0.7       None

&&

$$

NJZ015-112200-
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Mercer-
500 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways.

* WHERE...Mercer.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs
  along tidal waterways. Some roads become impassable. Minor
  damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 11/05 AM     9.8        2.1        0.9      Minor
 11/05 PM     9.4        1.7        1.4      Minor
 12/06 AM    10.7        3.0        2.0     Moderate
 12/06 PM    10.0        2.3        2.3      Minor
 13/07 AM     9.9        2.2        1.6      Minor
 13/07 PM     8.2        0.5        0.8       None

&&

$$

DEZ002-NJZ021-112200-
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Kent-Cumberland-
500 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways.

* WHERE...In Delaware, Kent. In New Jersey, Cumberland.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 11/12 PM     5.8        0.1        1.2       None
 12/12 AM     7.8        2.1        2.2     Moderate
 12/12 PM     4.5       -1.2        0.6       None
 13/01 AM     5.7        0.0        0.3       None
 13/01 PM     3.4       -2.3       -0.3       None
 14/02 AM     5.0       -0.7        0.0       None

Maurice River at Bivalve
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.6 ft, Moderate 8.6 ft, Major 9.6 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 11/12 PM     6.8        0.5        1.1       None
 12/01 AM     8.7        2.4        2.0     Moderate
 12/12 PM     5.9       -0.4        0.9       None
 13/01 AM     7.1        0.8        0.5       None
 13/02 PM     4.8       -1.5       -0.3       None
 14/02 AM     6.1       -0.2        0.0       None

&&

$$

MDZ015-019-020-112200-
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Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
500 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday 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.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 11/07 AM     3.0        1.3        1.2       None
 11/07 PM     2.6        0.9        1.6       None
 12/08 AM     4.1        2.4        2.3      Minor
 12/08 PM     2.6        0.9        1.6       None
 13/08 AM     2.5        0.8        0.9       None
 13/09 PM     1.3       -0.4        0.3       None

&&

$$

MDZ012-112200-
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Kent MD-
500 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Kent MD.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 11/09 AM     3.2        1.5        1.3       None
 11/11 PM     3.6        1.9        2.6      Minor
 12/10 AM     4.4        2.7        2.6      Minor
 12/10 PM     2.4        0.7        1.4       None
 13/11 AM     2.4        0.7        0.7       None
 13/11 PM     1.2       -0.5        0.2       None

&&

$$


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