Weather Alert

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday.
For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 8 AM Sunday to 8 PM EDT
Monday.

* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding may become severe enough to
cause structural damage along with widespread roadway flooding
in coastal and bayside communities, and near inland tidal
waterways. Some locations may become isolated by the flood
waters.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal storm will impact the
region Sunday through Monday. Moderate to major coastal flood
impacts are likely. Severe beach erosion and dune breaching is
possible due to very high surf conditions. Interests along the
Atlantic coast, Delaware Bay and its tidal tributaries, back
bays, and tidal waterways should remain alert for forecast
updates regarding this significant coastal flood event.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal
flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water
levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
Follow the recommendations of local emergency management
officials.

Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be
deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in
danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly
repairs.

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.

&&

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
11/01 PM     7.5        1.8        0.7      Minor
12/02 AM     6.1        0.4        1.2       None
12/02 PM     8.8        3.1        2.3      Major
13/03 AM     7.8        2.1        3.2     Moderate
13/03 PM     8.8        3.1        2.6      Major

Delaware Bay at Lewes
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
11/01 PM     6.4        1.8        1.0      Minor
12/01 AM     5.7        1.0        1.8       None
12/02 PM     8.4        3.8        3.3      Major
13/02 AM     7.8        3.2        4.1     Moderate
13/02 PM     7.9        3.2        3.0     Moderate

&&

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday.
For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 8 AM Sunday to 8 PM EDT
Monday.

* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding may become severe enough to
cause structural damage along with widespread roadway flooding
in coastal and bayside communities, and near inland tidal
waterways. Some locations may become isolated by the flood
waters.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal storm will impact the
region Sunday through Monday. Moderate to major coastal flood
impacts are likely. Severe beach erosion and dune breaching is
possible due to very high surf conditions. Interests along the
Atlantic coast, Delaware Bay and its tidal tributaries, back
bays, and tidal waterways should remain alert for forecast
updates regarding this significant coastal flood event.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal
flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water
levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
Follow the recommendations of local emergency management
officials.

Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be
deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in
danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly
repairs.

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.

&&

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
11/01 PM     7.5        1.8        0.7      Minor
12/02 AM     6.1        0.4        1.2       None
12/02 PM     8.8        3.1        2.3      Major
13/03 AM     7.8        2.1        3.2     Moderate
13/03 PM     8.8        3.1        2.6      Major

Delaware Bay at Lewes
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
11/01 PM     6.4        1.8        1.0      Minor
12/01 AM     5.7        1.0        1.8       None
12/02 PM     8.4        3.8        3.3      Major
13/02 AM     7.8        3.2        4.1     Moderate
13/02 PM     7.9        3.2        3.0     Moderate

&&

Bethany Beach braces for coastal storm

Brandon Ferguson
Brandon Ferguson
Reporter

Brandon joined the CoastTV News team in June 2024. He is a Full Sail University graduate from the Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting program, earning a Bachelor's Degree.

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Oct 10, 2025
Oct 10, 2025 Updated 15 hrs ago

BETHANY BEACH, Del. - As a powerful coastal storm looms Sunday and Monday, Bethany homeowner Chris Eckert is making preparations, determined not to suffer another round of flood damage.

"I had to get a sub pump for the property." Eckert said. "I think it’s going to be similar to that flood we had about a month ago, where it’s going to push from the West End on town."

According to CoastTV’s weather alerts, a Coastal Flood Watch is in effect from Sunday morning through Monday evening. Along inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches, inundation up to 3 feet above ground level is possible in low‑lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

The Town of Bethany Beach issued a storm watch, warning that storm impacts may begin as early as Friday, October 10, and continue through Wednesday, October 15. Bethany Beach say locals should prepare for massive surf with riptides, dune erosion, and extended tidal flooding on streets north of Garfield Parkway and Route 26.

Brandon Ferguson

Reporter

Brandon joined the CoastTV News team in June 2024. He is a Full Sail University graduate from the Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting program, earning a Bachelor's Degree.