Weather Alerts For Seaford, DE

# HEADLINE -------------------- COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT FRIDAY COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING # 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 22/09 PM 6.8 1.1 2.1 Minor 23/08 AM 6.8 1.1 2.0 Minor 23/08 PM 8.0 2.3 2.1 Moderate 24/08 AM 7.3 1.6 2.1 Minor 24/09 PM 8.2 2.5 2.2 Moderate 25/09 AM 7.4 1.7 1.8 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 23/07 AM 6.3 1.7 2.4 Minor 23/07 PM 7.1 2.5 2.4 Moderate 24/07 AM 6.8 2.2 2.7 Minor 24/08 PM 7.6 3.0 2.8 Moderate 25/08 AM 6.9 2.2 2.4 Minor # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. WHERE Kent and Inland Sussex. WHEN Until 1 AM EDT Friday. 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 Moderate tidal flooding could continue into the weekend. Cannot rule out major tidal flooding, especially around Rehoboth Bay and Indian River. ISSUED AT Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 9:53 PM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ HEADER Coastal Hazard Message # 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Inland Sussex, Kent