Station Name: BROADKILL RIVER NEAR MILTON, DE
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 10 feet / 3 meters

Nearest Address:
28700 Lockerman Rd
Milton, DE 19968
Sussex County

GPS Coordinates: 38.791, -75.25077778

Nearby Water Temperatures

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 30 at 7:47PM EDT until October 31 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Thu October 30, 2025, 7:47 PM
Expires: Fri October 31, 2025, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coastal flood advisory is primarily confined to the back bays of Rehoboth Bay, Indian River Bay Inlet, Jefferson Creek, and Little Assawoman Bay through Friday morning's high tide cycle.

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.

Wind Advisory issued October 30 at 2:52PM EDT until October 31 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Thu October 30, 2025, 2:52 PM
Expires: Fri October 31, 2025, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Delaware, New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

Coastal Flood Warning issued October 30 at 6:27PM EDT until October 31 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Thu October 30, 2025, 6:27 PM
Expires: Fri October 31, 2025, 2:30 AM

* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 2 to 3 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 30 at 11:54AM EDT until October 31 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Thu October 30, 2025, 11:54 AM
Expires: Fri October 31, 2025, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Queen Annes, Talbot and Caroline. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in bayside communities and along 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 30 at 7:47PM EDT until October 31 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Thu October 30, 2025, 7:47 PM
Expires: Fri October 31, 2025, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Queen Annes, Talbot and Caroline. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in bayside communities and along 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.

Wind Advisory issued October 30 at 2:52PM EDT until October 31 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Thu October 30, 2025, 2:52 PM
Expires: Fri October 31, 2025, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May and Coastal Atlantic Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.