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

DEZ003-004-130000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.CF.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/
Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-
954 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW 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...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...Tidal flooding continues across Little
  Assawoman Bay and Jefferson Creek in Sussex County. Minor
  flooding is expected as water remains 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

&&

$$

NJZ020-026-130000-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/
Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
954 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

&&

$$

MDZ015-019-020-121500-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-240412T1500Z/
Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
954 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-
954 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
National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office
