Coastal Flood Warning
The snow is not the only storm issue.
While everyone has snow fever, inland bay communities need to look to the water.
There is a coastal flood warning into the early afternoon. It is an hour past high tide (8:30 AM). This morning the beaches flooded to the dunes. Delaware State Park drive on beach accesses have been closed. Big waves and a wide surf wash. Striped bass weather, maybe some will be pushed closer in chasing bait.
The water is pushing into the inland bays at the Indian River Inlet and Roosevelt Inlet, this will flood the low lying communities. Just like it does all the time.
All of the usual areas will flood, how much and for how long remains to be seen. The tide is over normal for a couple of cycles.
Expect the usual flooding, a couple hours after high tide at the inlet for us back bay folks. Next high tide is 9 PM but the water is predicted to be a little lower. Only issue is how much stays behind stacke dup in the bays by wind.
Last time tide was this high during a storm, Long Neck road flooded over, near the old Malones at the slough along Mariners Cove for Whites Creek.
Check the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service for the latest tides.
Coastal Flood Warning NOAA
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
415 AM EST Mon Jan 3 2022
DEZ002>004-NJZ022>025-031800-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.W.0001.220103T1000Z-220103T1800Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Atlantic-Cape May-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-
415 AM EST Mon Jan 3 2022
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Tidal areas in the New Jersey counties of Atlantic and
Cape May. Tidal areas in the Delaware counties of Sussex and
Kent.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional tidal flooding is expected on
Monday evening and again on Tuesday morning.
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.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Murderkill River at Bowers Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.1 ft, Moderate 7.1 ft, Major 8.1 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
03/09 AM 7.1 1.9 0.2 Moderate
03/10 PM 4.8 -0.4 0.0 None
04/10 AM 6.7 1.5 -0.1 Minor
04/11 PM 4.8 -0.4 0.0 None
05/11 AM 6.5 1.3 0.0 Minor
06/12 AM 4.6 -0.6 -0.2 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
03/09 AM 7.6 3.0 2.1 Moderate
03/09 PM 6.5 1.8 2.6 Minor
04/09 AM 7.2 2.5 1.9 Moderate
04/10 PM 5.2 0.5 1.3 None
05/10 AM 6.2 1.5 1.0 Minor
05/10 PM 4.4 -0.2 0.8 None
Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic City
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
03/08 AM 7.4 2.8 2.0 Moderate
03/08 PM 6.4 1.8 2.7 Minor
04/08 AM 7.3 2.7 2.1 Moderate
04/09 PM 5.3 0.7 1.6 None
05/09 AM 6.2 1.6 1.2 Minor
05/10 PM 4.6 0.0 0.9 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
03/08 AM 6.6 2.6 1.6 Moderate
03/08 PM 5.7 1.7 2.3 Minor
04/09 AM 6.7 2.7 1.8 Moderate
04/09 PM 4.8 0.8 1.4 None
05/10 AM 5.6 1.6 0.9 Minor
05/10 PM 4.1 0.1 0.7 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
03/08 AM 7.8 2.7 1.8 Moderate
03/09 PM 6.7 1.6 2.5 Minor
04/09 AM 7.8 2.7 1.9 Moderate
04/09 PM 5.7 0.6 1.5 None
05/10 AM 6.7 1.6 1.1 Minor
05/10 PM 4.9 -0.2 0.8 None
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