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Coastal Flood Warning
Issued: 9:03 PM Aug. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Delaware, Kent and Inland Sussex. In New Jersey,
Cumberland and Cape May.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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...

A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal
flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water
levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
Follow the recommendations of local emergency management
officials.

Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be
deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in
danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly
repairs.

Visit the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at
water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood
impact information for your local tide gauge.

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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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
22/10 PM     7.8        2.1        1.4     Moderate
23/10 AM     6.6        0.9        1.2      Minor
23/10 PM     7.2        1.5        0.9      Minor
24/11 AM     6.4        0.7        0.9       None
24/11 PM     6.8        1.1        0.8      Minor
25/12 PM     6.4        0.7        0.8       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
22/09 PM     7.1        2.5        2.0     Moderate
23/10 AM     5.5        0.8        1.3       None
23/10 PM     6.1        1.5        1.1      Minor
24/10 AM     5.2        0.5        0.8       None
24/11 PM     5.7        1.0        0.9       None
25/11 AM     5.3        0.7        0.8       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
22/09 PM     8.7        2.4        2.1     Moderate
23/10 AM     7.4        1.1        1.5       None
23/10 PM     8.1        1.8        1.5      Minor
24/11 AM     7.1        0.8        1.1       None
24/11 PM     7.5        1.2        1.1       None
25/11 AM     7.0        0.7        1.0       None

Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.3 ft, Moderate 6.3 ft, Major 7.3 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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
22/08 PM     6.4        2.4        1.9     Moderate
23/09 AM     4.9        0.9        1.1       None
23/09 PM     5.3        1.3        0.8      Minor
24/09 AM     4.4        0.4        0.6       None
24/10 PM     4.8        0.8        0.5       None
25/10 AM     4.4        0.4        0.6       None

Cape May Harbor at Cape May
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.2 ft, Moderate 7.2 ft, Major 8.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.1 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 3.1 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
22/08 PM     7.3        2.2        1.7     Moderate
23/09 AM     5.8        0.7        1.0       None
23/09 PM     6.4        1.3        0.9      Minor
24/10 AM     5.5        0.4        0.6       None
24/10 PM     6.0        0.9        0.6       None
25/10 AM     5.6        0.5        0.7       None

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