Weather Alerts For Milford, DE

# HEADLINE -------------------- COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM EDT TUESDAY # SUMMARY -------------------- 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 19/04 AM 5.1 -0.6 1.0 None 19/05 PM 6.8 1.1 1.6 Minor 20/05 AM 6.2 0.5 1.9 None 20/05 PM 7.4 1.7 2.3 Minor 21/06 AM 7.3 1.6 2.7 Minor 21/06 PM 7.5 1.8 2.1 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 19/03 AM 4.2 -0.5 0.9 None 19/04 PM 5.8 1.2 1.6 None 20/04 AM 5.4 0.8 2.0 None 20/05 PM 6.4 1.8 2.2 Minor 21/05 AM 6.4 1.8 2.7 Minor 21/06 PM 6.9 2.2 2.6 Minor # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. WHERE Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. WHEN From 3 PM to 9 PM EDT Tuesday. 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. ADDITIONAL DETAILS Additional elevated high tide cycles beyond Tuesday evening are expected with additional coastal flood hazards likely being needed. ISSUED AT Monday, October 19, 2026 at 4:02 AM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ HEADER Coastal Hazard Message # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Delaware Beaches, Inland Sussex, Kent