Update at 1:07 a.m.: The latest observed value at 12:36 a.m. was 10.36 feet. We are now within minutes of the peak of the surge and the National Weather Service is still expecting severe flooding.
Just after 10:50 p.m., the National Weather Service issued a special weather statement regarding near-record, major tidal flooding in addition to the coastal flood warning...
At Philadelphia, high tide occurs at 1:12 a.m. with a forecast high-tide level 10.5 feet above mean lower low water. The last time the tide level reached 10 feet at Philadelphia was on December 11, 1992.
The record level is 10.8 feet which occured on November 25, 1950. The National Weather Service expects severe flooding according to the statement and is advising all residents along the tidal areas to pay close attention to rising waters.
Sabtu, 16 April 2011
NWS Predicts Near Record Tidal Flooding near Philadelphia Soon
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