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Coastal Flood Warning — Kent, DE, Inland Sussex, DE
Issued
3:00 PM CDT · mer., sept. 23 2026
Expires
12:00 AM CDT · ven., sept. 25 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KPHI

Affected Areas

Kent, DE Inland Sussex, DE

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves
of 6 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal
Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and
Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday
afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM this evening
to 6 PM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM
Wednesday to 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. Dangerous swimming
and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach erosion is likely
through this week and into the weekend. Moderate tidal
flooding could continue through Friday or perhaps longer.

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.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone,
always have a floatation device with you and swim near a
lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel
to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or
wave for help.