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"stage": 8.75,
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"stage": 8.62,
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"statement": "(MLLW) The level reached on February 5, 1998."
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"statement": "(MLLW) MODERATE FLOODING. At this level, widespread flooding of roadways begins due to high water and/or wave action with many roads becoming impassable in the coastal communities of Sussex County. 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. "
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"statement": "\r\nDuring a Tropical Storm or Hurricane Watch or Warning, inundation mapping provided by the \r\nNational Hurricane Center reflects a reasonable worst case scenario. The experimental forecast above is the total water forecast that is expected to occur.",
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"label": "Highest Astronomical Tide",
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