Weather Alert

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Sunday night.

* 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...Additional coastal flooding may linger into
Monday's high tide cycles.

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
20/11 PM     6.6        0.9        1.3      Minor
21/12 PM     5.8        0.1        0.9       None
22/12 AM     6.4        0.7        1.0       None
22/01 PM     6.4        0.7        1.9       None
23/01 AM     7.8        2.1        2.4     Moderate
23/01 PM     6.6        0.9        2.5      Minor

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
20/11 PM     5.6        1.0        1.4       None
21/11 AM     5.0        0.3        1.1       None
21/11 PM     5.4        0.8        1.2       None
22/12 PM     5.7        1.0        2.1       None
23/12 AM     7.6        3.0        3.4     Moderate
23/12 PM     6.3        1.7        3.1      Minor

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CoastTV Salutes - February 18, 2026

Feb 18, 2026
Feb 18, 2026 Updated Feb 18, 2026

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