Indian River at Rosedale Beach (IN MLLW)
Sussex County, Delaware
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What floods at each level
- 7.71 ft
(Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW)) The level reached on February 5, 1998.
- 7.2 ft
(MLLW) The level reached on January 23, 2016.
- 6.95 ft
(MLLW) The level reached on October 29, 2012 during Post Tropical Cyclone Sandy.
- 6.76 ft
(MLLW) The level reached on November 12, 2009.
- 6.5 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 Indian River 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.
- 5.5 ft
(MLLW) MODERATE FLOODING. At this level, widespread flooding of roadways begins with many roads becoming impassable near Indian River 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 strucures may begin to occur. COASTAL FLOOD WARNING LEVEL.
- 5.3 ft
(MLLW) Flooding begins in Millsboro.
- 4.9 ft
(MLLW) Flooding begins in Oak Orchard, including River Road.
- 4.8 ft
(MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL.
- 4.5 ft
(MLLW) MINOR FLOODING.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 1998 | 7.71 ft | — |
| Jan 22, 2016 | 7.2 ft | — |
| Oct 28, 2012 | 6.95 ft | — |
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