Water Temperature of the Murderkill River in Frederica, DE
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Measurement Time: Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 2:06 AM EDT
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Station Name: MURDERKILL RIVER AT FREDERICA, DE
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: -3 feet / -1 meters
Nearest Address:
Bay Rd
Frederica, DE 19946
Kent County
GPS Coordinates: 39.0105, -75.4583056
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Millsboro Pond, Millsboro, DE (30.1 mi)
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Choptank River, Cambridge, MD (44.4 mi)
Weather for Frederica, Delaware
Current Weather

Humidity: 71%
Feels Like: 45.6°F
Wind: NNE 17 mph
Wind Gusts: 24.3 mph
Precipitation: 0.04 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 59°F
L: 48°F

Thu
H: 65°F
L: 54°F

Fri
H: 59°F
L: 47°F

Sat
H: 60°F
L: 45°F

Sun
H: 60°F
L: 46°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 50 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:45 AM
Sunset: 6:04 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 7:21 PM
Moonset: 12:16 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 52.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:27 AM - 10:57 AM6:51 PM - 9:21 PM
Minor Periods
1:58 PM - 3:28 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 28 at 3:25PM EDT until October 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 3:25 PM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Kent. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday. * 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.
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.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 28 at 10:42PM EDT until October 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 10:42 PM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Kent. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday. * 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.
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.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 28 at 3:25PM EDT until October 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 3:25 PM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Cape May and Atlantic Coastal Cape May. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * 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.
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.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 28 at 10:42PM EDT until October 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 10:42 PM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Cape May and Atlantic Coastal Cape May. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * 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.
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.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 28 at 8:59PM EDT until October 30 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 8:59 PM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Wednesday night through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 28 at 8:59PM EDT until October 31 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 8:59 PM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Wednesday night through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 54.1°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Wind: 18.8 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 54.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:45 AM
Sunset: 6:04 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 7:21 PM
Moonset: 12:16 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 52.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:27 AM - 10:57 AM6:51 PM - 9:21 PM
Minor Periods
1:58 PM - 3:28 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 60.8°F
Average Humidity: 93%
Wind: 25.9 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.76 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:45 AM
Sunset: 6:03 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 8:09 PM
Moonset: 12:24 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 63.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:16 AM - 11:46 AM7:39 PM - 10:09 PM
Minor Periods
2:27 PM - 3:57 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 52.9°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Wind: 25.5 mph
UV Index: 0.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:45 AM
Sunset: 6:02 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 8:57 PM
Moonset: 1:31 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 74.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:03 AM - 12:33 AM8:27 PM - 10:57 PM
Minor Periods
2:53 PM - 4:23 PM1:01 AM - 2:31 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 51.9°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Wind: 16.8 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.14 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:45 AM
Sunset: 6:01 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 9:44 PM
Moonset: 2:41 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 83.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:50 AM - 1:20 PM9:14 PM - 11:44 PM
Minor Periods
3:18 PM - 4:48 PM2:11 AM - 3:41 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 51.1°F
Average Humidity: 63%
Wind: 5.6 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.34 μg/m3
Ozone: 40.69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:45 AM
Sunset: 6:00 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 12:31 AM
Moonset: 3:52 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:38 AM - 2:08 PM12:01 AM - 2:31 PM
Minor Periods
3:43 PM - 5:13 PM3:22 AM - 4:52 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
