Water Temperature of the Murderkill River in Frederica, DE
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Measurement Time: Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 11:06 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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Cape May Canal, North Cape May, NJ (26.9 mi)
Millsboro Pond, Millsboro, DE (30.1 mi)
Silver Lake Tributary, Townsend, DE (32.0 mi)
Appoquinimink River, Odessa, DE (32.5 mi)
Indian River Bay, Millsboro, DE (32.9 mi)
Delaware River, Middletown, DE (34.4 mi)
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Choptank River, Cambridge, MD (44.4 mi)
Weather for Frederica, Delaware
Current Weather

Humidity: 57%
Feels Like: 69.6°F
Wind: NNW 17 mph
Wind Gusts: 20.9 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 1.2
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 72°F
L: 57°F

Thu
H: 65°F
L: 50°F

Fri
H: 60°F
L: 49°F

Sat
H: 67°F
L: 57°F

Sun
H: 63°F
L: 53°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 6:33 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 1:40 AM
Moonset: 8:52 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 95.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:10 AM - 3:40 AM3:39 PM - 6:09 PM
Minor Periods
6:45 PM - 8:15 PM8:22 AM - 9:52 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 8 at 5:21AM EDT until October 9 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 5:21 AM
Expires: Wed October 8, 2025, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, Kent. In New Jersey, Cumberland. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 3 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor coastal flooding is forecast with the morning high tides into the weekend.
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 8 at 11:08AM EDT until October 10 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 11:08 AM
Expires: Thu October 9, 2025, 12:15 AM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, Kent. In New Jersey, Cumberland. * WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 3 PM EDT Friday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor coastal flooding is forecast with the morning high tides into the weekend. More significant tidal flooding is possible later this weekend and into next week.
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 8 at 5:21AM EDT until October 9 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 5:21 AM
Expires: Wed October 8, 2025, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 3 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor coastal flooding is forecast with the morning high tides into the weekend. Minor coastal flooding may linger on the back bays after the time of high tide.
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 8 at 11:08AM EDT until October 10 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 11:08 AM
Expires: Thu October 9, 2025, 12:15 AM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 3 PM EDT Friday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor coastal flooding is forecast with the morning high tides into the weekend. Minor coastal flooding may linger on the back bays after the time of high tide. More significant tidal flooding is possible later this weekend and into next week.
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 8 at 5:21AM EDT until October 9 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 5:21 AM
Expires: Wed October 8, 2025, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May and Coastal Atlantic. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 3 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor coastal flooding is forecast with the morning high tides into the weekend.
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 8 at 11:08AM EDT until October 10 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 11:08 AM
Expires: Thu October 9, 2025, 12:15 AM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May and Coastal Atlantic. * WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 3 PM EDT Friday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor coastal flooding is forecast with the morning high tides into the weekend. More significant tidal flooding is possible later this weekend and into next week.
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.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 68.5°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Wind: 18.3 mph
UV Index: 0.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.61 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 6:33 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 1:40 AM
Moonset: 8:52 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 95.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:10 AM - 3:40 AM3:39 PM - 6:09 PM
Minor Periods
6:45 PM - 8:15 PM8:22 AM - 9:52 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 56.4°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Wind: 15.2 mph
UV Index: 1.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 6:32 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 2:37 AM
Moonset: 10:13 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:07 AM - 4:37 AM4:38 PM - 7:08 PM
Minor Periods
7:25 PM - 8:55 PM9:43 AM - 11:13 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 55.6°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Wind: 12.8 mph
UV Index: 1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 6:30 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 3:38 AM
Moonset: 11:32 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:08 AM - 5:38 AM5:41 PM - 8:11 PM
Minor Periods
8:13 PM - 9:43 PM11:02 AM - 12:32 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 62.2°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 17.9 mph
UV Index: 0.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 6:29 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 4:41 AM
Moonset: 12:45 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 72.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:11 AM - 6:41 AM6:45 PM - 9:15 PM
Minor Periods
9:11 PM - 10:41 PM12:15 AM - 1:45 PM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 59.6°F
Average Humidity: 91%
Wind: 33.8 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 6:27 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 5:45 AM
Moonset: 1:47 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 62.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:15 AM - 7:45 AM7:47 PM - 10:17 PM
Minor Periods
10:18 PM - 11:48 PM1:17 PM - 2:47 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5