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Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 7:59 AM May. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, Kent and Sussex Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland 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. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 22/05 AM 6.7 1.0 2.1 Minor 22/06 PM 7.0 1.3 2.2 Minor 23/06 AM 6.7 1.0 2.2 Minor 23/07 PM 5.9 0.2 1.4 None 24/07 AM 5.1 -0.6 1.2 None 24/08 PM 5.7 0.0 0.9 None 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 22/05 AM 6.0 1.3 1.9 Minor 22/05 PM 6.3 1.7 2.0 Minor 23/05 AM 5.6 1.0 1.6 None 23/06 PM 5.4 0.8 0.7 None 24/07 AM 4.6 -0.0 0.5 None 24/07 PM 5.2 0.5 0.1 None &&
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