Coastal Flood Watch

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
457 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025

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New Castle-Salem-
457 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...At this 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 Sunday through Monday. Moderate coastal flood impacts
  are possible. Interests along Delaware Bay and its tidal
  tributaries should remain alert for forecast updates regarding
  this potentially significant coastal flood event.

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.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 11/02 AM     6.2        0.4        0.8       None
 11/03 PM     7.5        1.7        1.1      Minor
 12/04 AM     7.0        1.2        1.8       None
 12/04 PM     9.0        3.2        2.9     Moderate
 13/05 AM     8.6        2.8        3.6     Moderate

&&

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