Weather Alert

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Kent and Inland Sussex.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along
inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are
possible. 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.

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.

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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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
27/10 AM     7.5        1.8        1.2      Minor
27/11 PM     6.4        0.7        0.5       None
28/11 AM     7.2        1.5        0.7      Minor
28/11 PM     6.4        0.7        0.7       None
29/12 PM     7.2        1.5        0.6      Minor
30/12 AM     5.8        0.1        0.4       None

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
27/09 AM     7.1        2.5        2.1     Moderate
27/10 PM     5.5        0.8        0.8       None
28/10 AM     6.0        1.3        0.8      Minor
28/11 PM     5.4        0.8        0.9       None
29/11 AM     6.0        1.3        0.7      Minor
29/11 PM     4.8        0.2        0.5       None

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Flooding across Bethany and Dewey Beach

Brynn Wilson
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Brynn joined the CoastTV team in July of 2026. She graduated from Rowan University in May of 2026. As a reporter, she found a passion for the power of communication to highlight voices, stories, and ideas that matter to the community.

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Sep 26, 2026
Sep 26, 2026 Updated 4 hrs ago

BETHANY BEACH, Del.- The flooding comes as a powerful nor’easter moves along Delaware's coast.

In Bethany Beach many are saying that this flooding is something they’ve never seen before.

Jeff Williams, says he's never seen floods this high. "It floods down here every year, but I don’t think it’s ever been this bad… this is really bad I mean look the water is all the way up to Route one."

Over in Dewey, the street flooding is just as bad. With flooding so high, it's hard to tell where the bay stops and where the flooding starts on Dickinson Ave.

As the storm continues to move through the area, DelDOT is urging drivers to avoid flooded roads and check conditions before heading out.

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Brynn Wilson

Reporter

Brynn joined the CoastTV team in July of 2026. She graduated from Rowan University in May of 2026. As a reporter, she found a passion for the power of communication to highlight voices, stories, and ideas that matter to the community.