Coastal Flood Advisory: Ocean and more

In force from: Oct 20, 3:00 PM EDT
Until: Oct 20, 9:00 PM EDT
Issued: Oct 18, 4:31 PM EDT
Updated: 1 time, last Oct 19, 4:02 AM EDT
Office: Mount Holly, NJ
Number: 25 of its kind from this office this year
Severity: Minor, Expected, Likely
Where: NJ DE

COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM EDT TUESDAY
For Ocean; Atlantic; Cape May; Atlantic Coastal Cape May; Coastal Atlantic; Coastal Ocean; Southeastern Burlington, from Mount Holly, NJ
What
Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
Where
Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean and Southeastern Burlington.
When
From 3 PM to 9 PM EDT Tuesday.
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.
Additional details
Additional elevated high tide cycles beyond Tuesday evening are expected with additional coastal flood hazards likely being needed.
What to do
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.
For Kent; Inland Sussex; Delaware Beaches, from Mount Holly, NJ
What
Up to one 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 3 PM to 9 PM EDT Tuesday.
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.
Additional details
Additional elevated high tide cycles beyond Tuesday evening are expected with additional coastal flood hazards likely being needed.
What to do
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.

Every area Ocean; Atlantic; Cape May; Atlantic Coastal Cape May; Coastal Atlantic; Coastal Ocean; Southeastern Burlington; Kent; Inland Sussex; Delaware Beaches

Places under it Dover, Milford, Rehoboth Beach, Seaford, Atlantic City, Cape May, Bethany Beach, Georgetown, Lewes, Smyrna, Toms River, Wildwood, and 186 more

Read the platesCoastal flood FB-EVT-105 Nor'easter FB-EVT-066 Moon and tides FB-CLK-003 How to read a warning FB-STN-001

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