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Little Assawoman Bay at Fenwick Island (IN MLLW)

National Weather Service gauge FEND1 · Delaware · Sussex County · 38.4550, -75.0583 · USGS 01484701

Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: minor flooding begins at 2.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 3.5 ft; major flooding begins at 4.5 ft.

Minor flooding2.5 ft
Moderate flooding3.5 ft
Major flooding4.5 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

2.5 ft(MLLW) MINOR FLOODING.
2.7 ft(MLLW) Flooding begins in Fenwick Island, including DE Route 54.
2.8 ft(MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL.
3.5 ft(MLLW) MODERATE FLOODING. At this level, widespread flooding of roadways begins with many roads becoming impassable near Little Assawoman Bay and the tidal waterways that flow into it. Lives may be at risk when people put themselves in harm's way. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. COASTAL FLOOD WARNING LEVEL.
4.5 ft(MLLW) MAJOR FLOODING. At this level, flooding starts to become severe enough to begin causing structural damage along with widespread flooding of roadways near Little Assawoman Bay and the tidal waterways that flow into it. Vulnerable homes and businesses may be severely damaged as water levels rise further above this threshold. Numerous roads become impassable and some neighborhoods may be isolated. The flood waters become a danger to anyone who attempts to cross on foot or in a vehicle.
5.1 ft(Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW)) The level reached on October 29, 2012 during Post Tropical Cyclone Sandy.

Forecast office: NWS Mount Holly · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.

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