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Coastal Flood Statement 7, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this coastal flood statement at Apr 4, 2020, 5:16 PM EDT for Sussex County, Delaware; Ocean County, New Jersey. It was in force for 22 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 4, 2020, 5:16 PM EDT (21:16 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 5, 2020, 3:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 22 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
Counties Sussex County, DE, Ocean County, NJ
The radar
The Dover AFB radar (KDOX), 75 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:17 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Wallops Is Stn, VA (KWAL), launched 12:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 158 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 910 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 30 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -58 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -52 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
890 WHUS41 KPHI 042116 CFWPHI Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 516 PM EDT Sat Apr 4 2020 NJZ020-026-050400- /O.NEW.KPHI.CF.S.0007.200404T2116Z-200405T0400Z/ Ocean-Coastal Ocean- 516 PM EDT Sat Apr 4 2020 ...MINOR FLOODING ALONG BARNEGAT BAY THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Upper Barnegat Bay and the tidal waterways that flow into it. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Minor roadway flooding is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flood waters. && $$ CMS
7 follow-up statements
738 WHUS41 KPHI 042245 CFWPHI Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 645 PM EDT Sat Apr 4 2020 DEZ003-004-050600- /O.EXB.KPHI.CF.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200405T0600Z/ Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches- 645 PM EDT Sat Apr 4 2020 ...MINOR FLOODING ALONG LITTLE ASSAWOMAN BAY THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Little Assawoman Bay and the tidal waterways that flow into it. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Minor roadway flooding is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flood waters. && $$ NJZ020-026-050400- /O.CON.KPHI.CF.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200405T0400Z/ Ocean-Coastal Ocean- 645 PM EDT Sat Apr 4 2020 ...MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG BARNEGAT BAY THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Upper Barnegat Bay and the tidal waterways that flow into it. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Minor roadway flooding is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flood waters. && $$ CMS
380
WHUS41 KPHI 050106
CFWPHI
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
906 PM EDT Sat Apr 4 2020
MDZ015-019-020-051000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.CF.Y.0009.200405T0500Z-200405T1000Z/
Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
906 PM EDT Sat Apr 4 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Tidal sections of the eastern shores of Chesapeake Bay
and tributaries in Queen Anne's, Talbot, and Caroline Counties
in Maryland.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding is possible in and near Church Hill, Kent
Island, Saint Michaels, Denton, and other locations near the
bay, Choptank River, and other tidal tributaries.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood.
Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to
costly repairs.
Visit the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at
water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood
impact information for your local tide gauge.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Eastern Bay at Claiborne
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.4 ft, Moderate 4.4 ft, Major 5.4 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 2.7 ft, Major 3.7 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
05/03 AM 3.9 2.2 2.7 Minor
05/02 PM 3.7 2.0 2.4 Minor
06/03 AM 3.3 1.6 1.9 None
06/03 PM 2.6 0.9 1.3 None
07/04 AM 2.7 1.0 1.2 None
07/04 PM 2.5 0.8 1.2 None
&&
$$
NJZ020-026-050600-
/O.EXT.KPHI.CF.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200405T0600Z/
Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
906 PM EDT Sat Apr 4 2020
...MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG BARNEGAT BAY LATE THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Upper Barnegat Bay and the tidal waterways that flow
into it.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Minor roadway flooding is possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flood waters.
&&
$$
DEZ003-004-050600-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200405T0600Z/
Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-
906 PM EDT Sat Apr 4 2020
...MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG LITTLE ASSAWOMAN BAY LATE THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Little Assawoman Bay and the tidal waterways that flow
into it.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Minor roadway flooding is possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flood waters.
&&
$$
CMS047
WHUS41 KPHI 050557
CFWPHI
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
157 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2020
DEZ003-004-050700-
/O.CAN.KPHI.CF.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200405T0600Z/
Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-
157 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2020
Water levels will continue to recede. As a result, the Coastal
Flood Statement for Little Assawoman Bay has been cancelled.
$$
MDZ015-019-020-051000-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200405T1000Z/
Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
157 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Talbot, Queen Annes and Caroline.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Flooding is possible in and near Church Hill, Kent
Island, Saint Michaels, Denton, and other locations near the
bay, Choptank River, and other tidal tributaries.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood.
Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to
costly repairs.
Visit the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at
water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood
impact information for your local tide gauge.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Eastern Bay at Claiborne
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.4 ft, Moderate 4.4 ft, Major 5.4 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 2.7 ft, Major 3.7 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
05/03 AM 3.9 2.2 2.7 Minor
05/02 PM 3.7 2.0 2.4 Minor
06/03 AM 3.3 1.6 1.9 None
06/03 PM 2.6 0.9 1.3 None
07/04 AM 2.7 1.0 1.2 None
07/04 PM 2.5 0.8 1.2 None
&&
$$
NJZ020-026-051800-
/O.EXT.KPHI.CF.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200405T1800Z/
Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
157 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2020
...MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG BARNEGAT BAY THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Upper Barnegat Bay and the tidal waterways that flow
into it.
* WHEN...Through this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Minor roadway flooding is possible on the barrier
islands and along the back bays of Ocean County, and in tidal
areas of southeastern Burlington County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
&&
$$595
WHUS41 KPHI 050924
CFWPHI
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
524 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2020
MDZ012-052230-
/O.EXB.KPHI.CF.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200405T2300Z/
Kent MD-
524 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Kent MD.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding is possible in and near Rock Hall, Skinners
Neck, Piney Neck, McKinleyville, Cliffs City, and Chestertown.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood.
Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to
costly repairs.
Visit the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at
water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood
impact information for your local tide gauge.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Chesapeake Bay at Tolchester Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 ft, Moderate 2.8 ft, Major 3.8 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
05/05 AM 3.7 2.0 2.4 Minor
05/05 PM 3.6 1.9 2.1 Minor
06/06 AM 3.1 1.4 1.6 None
06/06 PM 2.6 0.9 1.1 None
07/06 AM 2.6 0.9 1.0 None
07/07 PM 2.4 0.7 1.0 None
&&
$$
DEZ002>004-051400-
/O.EXB.KPHI.CF.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200405T1400Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-
524 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...In Sussex County Delaware, roadway flooding is
possible in Fenwick Island, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, Lewes,
Rehoboth Beach, and other locations along the ocean, the bay,
and tidal tributaries. In Kent County Delaware, roadway
flooding is possible in Woodland Beach, Bowers Beach, Kitts
Hummock, and other locations along the bay and its tidal
tributaries.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 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 6.6 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
05/07 AM 7.1 1.4 1.5 Minor
05/08 PM 6.3 0.6 1.0 None
06/09 AM 6.7 1.0 0.7 Minor
06/09 PM 6.5 0.8 0.8 None
07/09 AM 6.6 0.9 0.6 Minor
07/10 PM 6.9 1.2 0.8 Minor
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
05/07 AM 6.3 1.7 1.4 Minor
05/07 PM 5.5 0.8 1.1 None
06/08 AM 5.9 1.2 0.8 None
06/08 PM 5.7 1.0 0.8 None
07/09 AM 5.9 1.2 0.8 None
07/09 PM 6.0 1.3 0.8 Minor
&&
$$
MDZ015-019-020-052000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.CF.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200405T2000Z/
Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
524 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Talbot, Queen Annes and Caroline.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Flooding is possible in and near Church Hill, Kent
Island, Saint Michaels, Denton, and other locations near the
bay, Choptank River, and other tidal tributaries.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood.
Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to
costly repairs.
Visit the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at
water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood
impact information for your local tide gauge.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Eastern Bay at Claiborne
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.4 ft, Moderate 4.4 ft, Major 5.4 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 2.7 ft, Major 3.7 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
05/03 PM 3.5 1.8 2.1 Minor
06/03 AM 3.2 1.5 1.8 None
06/03 PM 2.6 0.9 1.3 None
07/04 AM 2.7 1.0 1.2 None
07/04 PM 2.5 0.8 1.2 None
&&
$$
NJZ020-026-051800-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200405T1800Z/
Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
524 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2020
...MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG BARNEGAT BAY THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Upper Barnegat Bay and the tidal waterways that flow
into it.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Minor roadway flooding is possible on the barrier
islands and along the back bays of Ocean County, and in tidal
areas of southeastern Burlington County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
&&
$$
Deal257
WHUS41 KPHI 051410
CFWPHI
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1010 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2020
DEZ003-004-052000-
/O.EXP.KPHI.CF.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200405T1400Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.CF.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200405T2000Z/
Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-
1010 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
...LINGERING MINOR FLOODING ALONG LITTLE ASSAWOMAN BAY INTO THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to a half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Little Assawoman Bay and the tidal waterways that flow
into it.
* WHEN...Until 4:00 PM this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Minor roadway flooding is possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
$$
DEZ002-051515-
/O.EXP.KPHI.CF.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200405T1400Z/
Kent-
1010 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
Water levels will continue to subside. As a result, the Coastal
Flood Advisory has expired.
$$
MDZ008-060200-
/O.EXB.KPHI.CF.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200406T0200Z/
Cecil-
1010 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Tidal areas of Cecil County.
* WHEN...Until 10:00 PM this evening.
* IMPACTS...Minor roadway flooding is possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood.
Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to
costly repairs.
Visit the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at
water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood impact
information for your local tide gauge.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Chesapeake/Delaware Canal at Chesapeake City
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.5 ft, Major 7.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.2 ft, Moderate 3.2 ft, Major 4.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
05/10 AM 4.7 1.4 2.0 None
05/09 PM 5.1 1.8 2.0 None
06/09 AM 4.8 1.5 1.8 None
06/10 PM 4.7 1.4 1.4 None
07/10 AM 4.5 1.2 1.2 None
07/11 PM 4.5 1.2 1.1 None
&&
$$
MDZ015-019-020-052300-
/O.EXT.KPHI.CF.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200405T2300Z/
Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
1010 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Tidal areas in the counties of Talbot, Queen Anne's and
Caroline.
* WHEN...Until 7:00 PM this evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding is possible in and near Church Hill, Kent
Island, Saint Michaels, Denton, and other locations near the
bay, Choptank River, and other tidal tributaries.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 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.
Eastern Bay at Claiborne
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.4 ft, Moderate 4.4 ft, Major 5.4 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 2.7 ft, Major 3.7 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
05/03 PM 3.8 2.1 2.4 Minor
06/03 AM 3.4 1.7 2.0 Minor
06/03 PM 2.7 1.0 1.4 None
07/04 AM 2.7 1.0 1.2 None
07/05 PM 2.5 0.8 1.2 None
08/05 AM 2.8 1.1 1.2 None
&&
$$
MDZ012-060200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.CF.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200406T0200Z/
Kent MD-
1010 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Tidal areas of Kent County.
* WHEN...Until 10:00 PM this evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding is possible in and near Rock Hall, Skinners
Neck, Piney Neck, McKinleyville, Cliffs City, and Chestertown.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood.
Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to
costly repairs.
Visit the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at
water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood impact
information for your local tide gauge.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Chesapeake Bay at Tolchester Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 ft, Moderate 2.8 ft, Major 3.8 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
05/05 PM 3.8 2.1 2.3 Minor
06/06 AM 3.5 1.8 2.0 Minor
06/06 PM 2.8 1.1 1.3 None
07/06 AM 2.7 1.0 1.1 None
07/07 PM 2.4 0.7 1.0 None
08/08 AM 2.8 1.1 1.0 None
&&
$$
NJZ020-026-052000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.CF.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200405T2000Z/
Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
1010 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2020
...MINOR TIDAL FLOODING ALONG BARNEGAT BAY INTO THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Barnegat Bay and the tidal waterways that flow into it.
* WHEN...Until 4:00 PM this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Minor roadway flooding is possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
$$
Iovino394
WHUS41 KPHI 051444
CFWPHI
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1044 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2020
MDZ015-019-020-052300-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200405T2300Z/
Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
1044 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Tidal areas in the counties of Talbot, Queen Anne's and
Caroline.
* WHEN...Until 7:00 PM this evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding is possible in and near Church Hill, Kent
Island, Saint Michaels, Denton, and other locations near the
bay, Choptank River, and other tidal tributaries.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood.
Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to
costly repairs.
Visit the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at
water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood impact
information for your local tide gauge.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Eastern Bay at Claiborne
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.4 ft, Moderate 4.4 ft, Major 5.4 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 2.7 ft, Major 3.7 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
05/03 PM 3.8 2.1 2.4 Minor
06/03 AM 3.4 1.7 2.0 Minor
06/03 PM 2.7 1.0 1.4 None
07/04 AM 2.7 1.0 1.2 None
07/05 PM 2.5 0.8 1.2 None
08/05 AM 2.8 1.1 1.2 None
&&
$$
MDZ008-012-060200-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200406T0200Z/
Cecil-Kent MD-
1044 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Tidal areas in the counties of Kent and Cecil.
* WHEN...Until 10:00 PM this evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding is possible in and near Rock Hall, Skinners
Neck, Piney Neck, McKinleyville, Cliffs City, and Chestertown.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 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.
Chesapeake/Delaware Canal at Chesapeake City
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.5 ft, Major 7.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.2 ft, Moderate 3.2 ft, Major 4.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
05/10 AM 4.7 1.4 2.0 None
05/09 PM 5.1 1.8 2.0 None
06/09 AM 4.8 1.5 1.8 None
06/10 PM 4.7 1.4 1.4 None
07/10 AM 4.5 1.2 1.2 None
07/11 PM 4.5 1.2 1.1 None
Chesapeake Bay at Tolchester Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 ft, Moderate 2.8 ft, Major 3.8 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
05/05 PM 3.8 2.1 2.3 Minor
06/06 AM 3.5 1.8 2.0 Minor
06/06 PM 2.8 1.1 1.3 None
07/06 AM 2.7 1.0 1.1 None
07/07 PM 2.4 0.7 1.0 None
08/08 AM 2.8 1.1 1.0 None
&&
$$
NJZ020-026-052000-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200405T2000Z/
Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
1044 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2020
...MINOR FLOODING ALONG BARNEGAT BAY INTO THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Barnegat Bay and the tidal waterways that flow into it.
* WHEN...Until 4:00 PM this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Minor roadway flooding is possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
$$
DEZ003-004-052000-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200405T2000Z/
Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-
1044 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2020
...MINOR FLOODING ALONG LITTLE ASSAWOMAN BAY INTO THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to a half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Little Assawoman Bay and the tidal waterways that flow
into it.
* WHEN...Until 4:00 PM this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Minor roadway flooding is possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
$$
Iovino324
WHUS41 KPHI 051930
CFWPHI
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
330 PM EDT Sun Apr 5 2020
DEZ003-004-NJZ020-026-052030-
/O.CAN.KPHI.CF.S.0007.000000T0000Z-200405T2000Z/
Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
330 PM EDT Sun Apr 5 2020
...MINOR TIDAL FLOODING HAS COME TO AN END...
Water levels will continue to decrease.
The minor flooding has come to an end along Barnegat Bay in New
Jersey and the tidal waterways that flow into it.
The minor flooding has come to an end along Little Assawoman Bay
in southeastern Delaware and the tidal waterways that flow into
it.
$$
MDZ015-019-020-052300-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200405T2300Z/
Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
330 PM EDT Sun Apr 5 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Tidal areas in the counties of Talbot, Queen Anne's and
Caroline.
* WHEN...Until 7:00 PM this evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding is possible in and near Church Hill, Kent
Island, Saint Michaels, Denton, and other locations near the
bay, Choptank River, and other tidal tributaries.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 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.
Eastern Bay at Claiborne
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.4 ft, Moderate 4.4 ft, Major 5.4 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 2.7 ft, Major 3.7 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
05/03 PM 3.5 1.8 2.1 Minor
06/03 AM 3.2 1.5 1.8 None
06/03 PM 2.7 1.0 1.4 None
07/04 AM 2.7 1.0 1.2 None
07/04 PM 2.5 0.8 1.2 None
08/05 AM 2.8 1.1 1.2 None
&&
$$
MDZ008-012-060200-
/O.CON.KPHI.CF.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200406T0200Z/
Cecil-Kent MD-
330 PM EDT Sun Apr 5 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Tidal areas in the counties of Kent and Cecil.
* WHEN...Until 10:00 PM this evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding is possible in and near Rock Hall, Skinners
Neck, Piney Neck, McKinleyville, Cliffs City, and Chestertown.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 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.
Chesapeake/Delaware Canal at Chesapeake City
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.5 ft, Major 7.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.2 ft, Moderate 3.2 ft, Major 4.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
05/09 PM 5.0 1.7 1.9 None
06/09 AM 4.7 1.4 1.7 None
06/10 PM 4.3 1.0 1.0 None
07/10 AM 4.3 1.0 1.0 None
07/11 PM 4.4 1.1 1.0 None
08/11 AM 4.5 1.2 1.1 None
Chesapeake Bay at Tolchester Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 ft, Moderate 2.8 ft, Major 3.8 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
05/06 PM 3.5 1.8 2.0 Minor
06/05 AM 3.4 1.7 2.0 None
06/06 PM 2.6 0.9 1.1 None
07/06 AM 2.7 1.0 1.1 None
07/07 PM 2.4 0.7 1.0 None
08/08 AM 2.9 1.2 1.1 None
&&
$$
IovinoThe office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 9:58 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Statement | PHI | Sussex | 4 hr |
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