Sluice Creek at S. Dennis (IN MLLW)

The past week

What floods at each level

• 10.08 ft

  (Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW)) The level reached on September 27, 1985 during Hurricane Gloria.

• 9.49 ft

  (MLLW) The level reached on October 30, 2012 during Post Tropical Cyclone Sandy.

• 9.1 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 the bay in Dennis Township and Middle Township. 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.

• 8.1 ft

  (MLLW) MODERATE FLOODING. At this level, widespread flooding of roadways begins with many roads becoming impassable near the bay in Dennis Township and Middle Township. Lives may be at risk when people put themselves in harm's way. Some damage to vulnerable structures may being to occur. COASTAL FLOOD WARNING LEVEL.

• 7.4 ft

  (MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL.

• 7.3 ft

  (MLLW) Flooding occurs along the Delaware Bay shoreline in Dennis Township and Middle Township.

• 7.1 ft

  (MLLW) MINOR FLOODING.

Highest crests on record