Coastal Flood Warning

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
930 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

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New Castle-Salem-
930 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Salem.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...At moderate level, widespread roadway flooding occurs
  along tidal waterways. Some roads become impassable. Minor
  damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal storm will impact the
  region through Monday. Moderate coastal flood impacts are likely
  during the Monday afternoon/evening high tide. Interests along
  Delaware Bay and its tidal tributaries should remain alert for
  forecast updates during this 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.

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Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Delaware River at Reedy Point
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.2 ft, Moderate 8.2 ft, Major 9.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 13/05 AM     7.8        2.0        2.8      Minor
 13/05 PM     8.5        2.7        2.6     Moderate
 14/06 AM     6.9        1.1        1.9       None
 14/06 PM     7.4        1.6        1.6      Minor
 15/07 AM     6.3        0.5        1.2       None
 15/07 PM     6.4        0.6        0.7       None

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