Delaware, 2024

Coastal Flood in Delaware, April 11 to 12, 2024

April 11 to 12, 2024 · NWS PHI · 3 events in 3 counties and zones

High astronomical tides in addition to strong southerly flow resulted in higher water levels, mainly along the Delaware Bay and tidal Delaware River. However, some flooding was observed in the back bays as southerly flow prevented water from draining.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
3

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS PHI wrote it up.

High astronomical tides in addition to strong southerly flow resulted in higher water levels, mainly along the Delaware Bay and tidal Delaware River. However, some flooding was observed in the back bays as southerly flow prevented water from draining.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Apr 11, 8:00 PM EST, 0 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 11, 8:00 PM EST, 0 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
900 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
A warm front moves north of the region this afternoon. A strong
cold front crosses our area tonight into early Friday. High
pressure will build to the south later Saturday through Sunday,
with a weak cold front that may move through towards the end of
the weekend.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
845 PM...Based on the latest analysis this evening, I have a
growing concern for strong to potentially even locally severe
thunderstorms affecting parts of the area overnight. Meanwhile,
low pressure was centered near Ohio as of 8 PM this evening and
this is moving NNE and deepening with time. A cold front extends
southward from this feature through West Virginia into western
Virginia and North Carolina and it is along and ahead of this
feature strong to severe storms (warnings being issued) have
formed and are moving off to the east and northeast. Meanwhile,
other than a few showers around it's relatively quiet at this
time across the mid Atlantic. However as we go through the late
evening into the overnight expect the cold front and an
associated potent upper level trough to approach from the
southwest. Despite the time of day, think there's a good chance
that the strong shortwave and upper level jet forcing aloft
along with the warm advection pattern will keep showers and
storms going as they approach from the south and west. The most
active period of these showers/storms moving through our area
looks to be from roughly 2-6 AM. The big question of course is
how strong will they be in terms of winds. A limiting factor
will be the relatively stable boundary layer in the low levels
that could help limit the potential for damaging winds. That
said though, with 40-50 knot winds not too far off the deck in
the lowest 1000 feet it won't take much to bring these down. So
I think that potential is there for at least some isolated
damaging wind gusts to occur overnight...especially over
Delmarva into SE PA and southern NJ. Aside from this, the
gradient wind will remain strong regardless of what the
convection does and so for coastal areas a Wind Advisory
remains in effect where we expect SSE winds 25 to 35 gusting up
to 50 mph overnight. Farther inland the winds should generally
be 20 to 30 gusting up to 40 mph except where heavier
showers/storms could bring stronger winds down to the surface in
places as discussed above. The other thing that will have to be
watched is the heavy rain and associated flooding threat. The
flood threat this time will be more of the urban, small stream,
low lying and poor drainage type flooding to the fairly
progressive nature of the system but it will still need to be
watched. The Weather Prediction Center continues to highlight a
SLIGHT risk of excessive rainfall (at least 15 percent chance)
extending into NE PA with the remainder of the area in a
MARGINAL risk (at least a 5 percent chance). The other thing is
coastal flooding and this is discussed in the Tides/Coastal
Flooding section below. Temps will stay fairly elevated
overnight with the strong southerly flow and clouds, mostly
staying near or above 60.

Front now doesn't look to pass much of the area until later
morning on Friday, so we'll probably get another round of
showers and isolated storms as the actual front crosses the
region during the morning. This should be more progressive so
looks like any flood threat should have dwindled by this time,
but locally gustier winds can still occur. After front passes,
we'll see a shift to a southwesterly wind, with sustained speeds
dropping a bit but gust over land increasing a smidge... i.e.,
most land areas away from the coast likely see their strongest
gusts behind the cold front Friday. Temps will be steady or
slowly fall, with reading remaining fairly close to 60 or so.

Cold advection kicks in stronger after sunset Friday night, but
clouds linger as upper trough may bring some more showers back
to the region after another lull. Lows mostly in the 40s. A few
snowflakes can't be ruled out in the Poconos where lows will
drop into the 30s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...
Saturday through Saturday Night while brisk should be fairly dry.
Slight chance of showers (15-25%) in the morning north of I-78 as
the area of low pressure moves away. Strong flow combined with some
cold air advection and deeper mixing will result in breezy to windy
conditions, with the stronger winds occurring during the day time
hours on Saturday when mixing is more maximized. Gusts up to 40 MPH
are possible, especially in the higher terrain locales. The winds
then diminish Saturday night with less vertical mixing. Temperatures
will be a few degrees below normal, in the mid to upper 50s and low
60s. Lows on Saturday Night will be in the low to mid 40s.

High pressure starts building in Sunday with temperatures warming
and getting into the 70s. However, a mid level wave looks to move
through late Sunday afternoon through early Monday morning and
should bring some showers and possibly a thunderstorm across the
Lehigh Valley/Poconos and northern NJ. It will stay mild through
Sunday night with overnight lows in the 50s.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Flow aloft through the early week shifts from zonal to more of
a northwest pattern as a ridge starts to build over the Great
Lakes. At the surface this will allow higher pressure to build
and temps to warm each day with, with temperatures expected to
get well above normal for most of next week. Can't rule out some
highs in the 80s, especially for the middle of next week.
Showers and possibly a few thunderstorms likely return late
Tuesday into Wednesday along a stalled boundary that begins to
lift as a warm front. However, this system does not look overly
impactful at this time.

&&

.AVIATION /01Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG,
KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas...

Tonight...Mainly IFR overnight tonight with showers and the
potential for some thunderstorms as well by the overnight
period. SSE winds 15 to 20 gusting up to 30 knots inland and up
to 40 knots at ACY. LLWS will also be quite strong with low
level winds from the south at 55 to 65 knots at 2000 feet.
Moderate confidence.

Friday...Still some showers and even the chance of a couple
storms in the morning as the cold front moves through but
conditions improving to MVFR in the early to mid morning and
then VFR in the afternoon. Winds shifting to southwest through
the morning and eventually more westerly at 20 gusting up to 30
knots. Moderate confidence.

Outlook...

Saturday...Sub-VFR conditions possible to start the day, but
should lift to VFR by late morning. Gusty W/NW winds with gusts
30 to 35 kt possible.

Saturday Night...VFR expected.

Sunday through Sunday Night...Sub-VFR conditions possible with
periods of showers and/or thunderstorms.

Monday through Tuesday...VFR expected. No significant weather.

&&

.MARINE...
Strengthening southerly flow ahead of approaching cold front
still looks likely to bring gale conditions to all waters
tonight in to early Friday, with waves building to 7-13 ft.
Higher gusts can't be ruled out with any passing stronger
thunderstorms. Winds shift southwesterly on Friday with speeds
subsiding to Small Craft Advisory levels, then drop below SCA
levels at night, but waves remain elevated at 5-8 ft.

Outlook...

Saturday through Saturday Night...Small Craft Advisory conditions
expected, with gales possible (50%), mainly during the day.

Sunday...Sub-SCA conditions expected.

Sunday Night...SCA conditions possible (30-40%) as wind gusts
approach 25 kt.

Monday through Tuesday...Sub-SCA conditions expected.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Water levels have remained elevated over the last week with
flood levels ranging from spotty minor to widespread minor. This
will continue through tonight and tomorrow morning's high tide,
though some locations will get to moderate, possibly even major
flood.

The evening/overnight high tide is expected to be more
significant compared to previous high tides. Coastal Flood
Warnings are in effect for the coastal areas along the northern
Delaware Bay and the tidal Delaware River. Guidance between
STOFS, ETSS, PETSS all strongly points to moderate flooding over
this region with the PETSS and bias corrected STOFS guidance
suggesting near major flooding possible at Burlington. PETSS has
been performing the best, so we have to put some stock into
this solution. However, the last 2-3 cycles of STOFS and PETSS
have been running a bit high so I tend to think that the
flooding should stay below major flood stage.

The Chesapeake Bay is a bit of an outlier and confidence is low
to moderate overall. Since we are now within 24 hours, a Coastal
Flood Advisory has been issued for tomorrow morning's high tide.
Guidance through today has come down slightly, both at
Tolchester Beach and Claiborne, though a wide spread remains
among members. Looking at observations, and how guidance did
with this morning's high tide, the thinking is that both
locations will stay in minor flood. Cannot rule out moderate
flooding though, especially at Tolchester Beach, and an upgrade
to a Coastal Flood Warning is possible. Regardless, tidal
flooding is expected, and any residents should take preventative
actions now before flooding begins tomorrow morning within the
Eastern Shore of Maryland.

For the rest of the Atlantic coastline, went ahead and issued a
Coastal Flood Advisory for tonight for all sites. Added Perth
Amboy to the Advisory for tonight. Sites along the northern New
Jersey coast are forecast to get right to advisory minor.
However, guidance for the back bays suggests most sites getting
into at least minor flood. Some spotty moderate flooding is
possible, specifically at Mantoloking, where some of the
guidance brings that site above moderate stage.

Monitor the latest total water level forecasts for future
updates.

&&

.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...Coastal Flood Warning from 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Friday for PAZ070-
     071-106.
NJ...Coastal Flood Warning until 5 AM EDT Friday for NJZ016.
     Coastal Flood Warning until 5 AM EDT Friday for NJZ021.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 4 AM EDT Friday for NJZ012>014-
     020-022>027.
     Wind Advisory from midnight tonight to 7 AM EDT Friday for
     NJZ013-014-020>027.
     Coastal Flood Warning from 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Friday for NJZ015-
     017>019.
DE...Coastal Flood Warning until 5 AM EDT Friday for DEZ001.
     Coastal Flood Warning until 5 AM EDT Friday for DEZ002.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 4 AM EDT Friday for DEZ003-004.
     Wind Advisory from midnight tonight to 7 AM EDT Friday for
     DEZ003-004.
MD...Coastal Flood Advisory from 10 AM to 2 PM EDT Friday for
     MDZ012.
     Coastal Flood Advisory from 6 AM to 11 AM EDT Friday for
     MDZ015-019-020.
MARINE...Gale Warning until 6 AM EDT Friday for ANZ430-431-454-455.
     Gale Warning until noon EDT Friday for ANZ450>453.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Deal/Hoeflich/RCM
NEAR TERM...Fitzsimmons/RCM
SHORT TERM...Deal/Hoeflich
LONG TERM...Deal/Hoeflich
AVIATION...Fitzsimmons/Hoeflich/RCM
MARINE...Hoeflich/RCM
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 11, 2:02 PM EST, 5 hours 58 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

DEZ001-121902-
New Castle-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for New Castle County in Delaware.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Minor coastal flooding is possible.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

DEZ002-121902-
Kent-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Kent County in Delaware.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Minor coastal flooding is possible.
Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

DEZ003-121902-
Inland Sussex-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for inland portions of Sussex County
in Delaware.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

DEZ004-121902-
Delaware Beaches-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal portions of
Sussex County in Delaware.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ054-121902-
Carbon-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Carbon County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Several instances of flooding are possible, especially in urban and
poor-drainage areas and near vulnerable small creeks and streams.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ055-121902-
Monroe-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Monroe County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Several instances of flooding are possible, especially in urban and
poor-drainage areas and near vulnerable small creeks and streams.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ060-121902-
Berks-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Berks County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Several instances of flooding are possible, especially in urban and
poor-drainage areas and near vulnerable small creeks and streams.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and
power outages on Saturday.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ061-121902-
Lehigh-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lehigh County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Several instances of flooding are possible, especially in urban and
poor-drainage areas and near vulnerable small creeks and streams.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ062-121902-
Northampton-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Northampton County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Several instances of flooding are possible, especially in urban and
poor-drainage areas and near vulnerable small creeks and streams.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ070-121902-
Delaware-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Delaware County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Minor coastal flooding is possible.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ071-121902-
Philadelphia-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Philadelphia County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Minor coastal flooding is possible.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ101-121902-
Western Chester-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western Chester County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ102-121902-
Eastern Chester-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Chester County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ103-121902-
Western Montgomery-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western Montgomery County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ104-121902-
Eastern Montgomery-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Montgomery County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ105-121902-
Upper Bucks-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for upper Bucks County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ106-121902-
Lower Bucks-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for lower Bucks County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Minor coastal flooding is possible.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Minor coastal flooding is possible on Friday.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ001-121902-
Sussex-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Sussex County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ007-121902-
Warren-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Warren County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ008-121902-
Morris-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Morris County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ009-121902-
Hunterdon-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Hunterdon County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ010-121902-
Somerset-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Somerset County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ012-121902-
Middlesex-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Middlesex County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ013-121902-
Western Monmouth-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western Monmouth County in New
Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ014-121902-
Eastern Monmouth-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Monmouth County in New
Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ015-121902-
Mercer-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Mercer County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ016-121902-
Salem-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Salem County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Minor coastal flooding is possible.
Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ017-121902-
Gloucester-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Gloucester County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Minor coastal flooding is possible.
Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ018-121902-
Camden-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Camden County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Minor coastal flooding is possible.
Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ019-121902-
Northwestern Burlington-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwestern Burlington County in
New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Minor coastal flooding is possible.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Minor coastal flooding is possible on Friday.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ020-121902-
Ocean-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for inland portions of Ocean County
in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ021-121902-
Cumberland-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Cumberland County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Minor coastal flooding is possible.
Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ022-121902-
Atlantic-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for inland portions of Atlantic
County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ023-121902-
Cape May-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Cape May County excluding the
Atlantic coast in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ024-121902-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal portions of
Cape May County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ025-121902-
Coastal Atlantic-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for coastal portions of Atlantic
County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ026-121902-
Coastal Ocean-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for coastal portions of Ocean County
in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ027-121902-
Southeastern Burlington-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeastern Burlington County in
New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

MDZ012-121902-
Kent MD-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Kent County in Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Minor coastal flooding is possible on Friday.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

MDZ015-121902-
Queen Annes-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Queen Annes County in Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Minor coastal flooding is possible on Friday.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

MDZ019-121902-
Talbot-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Talbot County in Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Minor coastal flooding is possible on Friday.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

MDZ020-121902-
Caroline-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Caroline County in Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Windy conditions may cause isolated instances of tree damage and power outages.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Minor coastal flooding is possible on Friday.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ430-121902-
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for upper Delaware Bay.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ431-121902-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for lower Delaware Bay.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ450-121902-
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Monmouth County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Storm-force winds and/or very high seas are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Storm-force winds and/or very high seas are expected on Friday.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ451-121902-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Ocean County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Storm-force winds and/or very high seas are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Storm-force winds and/or very high seas are expected on Friday.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ452-121902-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Atlantic County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Storm-force winds and/or very high seas are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Storm-force winds and/or very high seas are expected on Friday.
Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast on Saturday.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ453-121902-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Cape May County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Storm-force winds and/or very high seas are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Storm-force winds and/or very high seas are expected on Friday.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ454-121902-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to the mouth of Delaware Bay out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Storm-force winds and/or very high seas are expected.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast on Friday.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ455-121902-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
0302 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Sussex County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast on Friday.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

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3 coastal flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Coastal Flood, Delaware Beaches

When
April 11, 8:00 PM EST to April 12, 4:00 AM EST
Where
Delaware Beaches forecast zone
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
38.683, -75.339 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Widespread roadway flooding was reported in the tidal areas of the county, and there were road closures. Many homes and other buildings were surrounded by flood waters with some minor property damage occurring. The tide gauge at Dewey Beach reached 4.36 feet MLLW.

Coastal Flood, Inland Sussex

When
April 11, 8:00 PM EST to April 12, 4:00 AM EST
Where
Inland Sussex forecast zone
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
38.683, -75.339 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Widespread roadway flooding was reported in the tidal areas of the county, and there were road closures. Many homes and other buildings were surrounded by flood waters with some minor property damage occurring. The tide gauge at Dewey Beach reached 4.36 feet MLLW.

Coastal Flood, New Castle

When
April 11, 10:00 PM EST to April 12, 4:00 AM EST
Where
New Castle forecast zone
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
39.578, -75.639 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Widespread moderate flooding occurred in the tidal areas of New Castle County. There were many road closures with the flood waters affecting homes and businesses. The tide gauge at Wilmington reached a level of 8.55 feet MLLW. The tide gauge at Delaware City reached a level of 8.59 feet MLLW. The tide gauge at Reedy Point reached a level of 8.34 feet MLLW.

What these are

Coastal Flood
Flooding of coastal land by the sea, from storm surge, onshore wind or high tides.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1162439, 1162440, 1162438.