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Coastal Flood Advisory
ActiveInland Sussex; Delaware Beaches
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor tidal flooding in the back bays of Rehoboth Bay, Jefferson Creek, and Little Assawoman Bay is expected to continue through this afternoon and possibly into early Wednesday morning's high tide cycle. Further extensions of the advisory may be possible depending on how quickly water drains out of the bays.
Instructions
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood.
Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. 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 National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
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