...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...

Issued: 451 PM EDT Wed May 28 2025

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

WHERE
Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches.

WHEN
From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Thursday.

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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 28/11 PM 7.0 1.3 2.0 Minor 29/12 PM 5.7 0.0 2.0 None 30/12 AM 6.8 1.1 2.0 Minor 30/01 PM 5.9 0.2 2.2 None 31/01 AM 6.9 1.2 2.3 Minor 31/01 PM 5.4 -0.3 1.9 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 28/11 PM 6.4 1.8 0.9 Minor 29/11 AM 4.5 -0.2 0.7 None 29/11 PM 6.1 1.5 0.9 Minor 30/12 PM 4.6 -0.0 0.9 None 31/12 AM 6.0 1.3 1.1 Minor 31/01 PM 4.2 -0.5 0.5 None