iNWS Alert

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Kent-
514 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Kent.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 PM EDT Friday.
For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday morning through
Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in
coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal
waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to
vulnerable structures may begin to occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal storm will impact the
region Sunday through Monday. Moderate to potentially major
coastal flood impacts are possible. Interests along Delaware Bay
and its tidal tributaries should remain alert for forecast
updates regarding this potentially significant coastal flood
event.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for
flooding are expected to develop.

Be prepared to begin taking appropriate action to protect life
and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency
management officials. Be sure to check the latest forecast from
time to time in case a warning is issued or any new information
becomes available.

Visit the National Water Prediction Service at
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and
flood impact information for your local tide gauge.

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Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Murderkill River at Bowers Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.6 ft, Moderate 7.6 ft, Major 8.6 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.9 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 2.9 ft

Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------
09/11 AM 7.0 1.3 -0.1 Minor
10/12 AM 5.6 -0.1 0.0 None
10/12 PM 7.0 1.3 0.0 Minor
11/01 AM 5.3 -0.4 0.1 None
11/01 PM 7.1 1.4 0.3 Minor
12/02 AM 5.9 0.2 1.0 None

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