Major Flood
8.6 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
7.6 ft
Minor Flood
6.6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8.63 ft
(Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW)) The level reached on September 9, 2018.
8.6 ft
(MLLW) MAJOR FLOODING. At this level, flooding starts to become severe enough to begin causing structural damage along with widespread flooding of roadways near the bay in Kent County and in far northern Sussex County. Vulnerable homes and businesses may be severely damaged as water levels rise further above this threshold. Numerous roads become impassable and some neighborhoods may be isolated. The flood waters become a danger to anyone who attempts to cross on foot or in a vehicle.
7.6 ft
(MLLW) MODERATE FLOODING. At this level, widespread flooding of roadways begins with many roads becoming impassable near the bay in Kent County and in far northern Sussex County. Lives may be at risk when people put themselves in harm's way. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. COASTAL FLOOD WARNING LEVEL.
7.4 ft
(MLLW) DE Route 9 in Leipsic begins to flood in the vicinity of the Leipsic River. Flooding begins in Milford along the Mispillion River.
7.2 ft
(MLLW) DE Route 9 (Main Street) in Little Creek begins to flood. Flooding begins in Frederica around the Murderkill River and Spring Creek.
7 ft
(MLLW) Flooding begins around the Mispillion Light. Flooding begins in Slaughter Beach.
6.9 ft
(MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL.
6.8 ft
(MLLW) DE Route 6 into Woodland Beach, Kent County Route 89 into Port Mahon and Kent County Route 349 into Pickering Beach begin to flood. Flooding begins along Kent County Route 68 in Kitts Hummock, along Kent County Route 107 near Barkers Landing and along Kent County Route 18 into Bowers Beach. Kent County Route 121 into Webb Landing and South Bowers, and Kent County Route 124 into Big Stone Beach begin to flood.
6.6 ft
(MLLW) MINOR FLOODING.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2018 | 8.63 ft | — |
| Oct 28, 2011 | 8.1 ft | — |
| Oct 2, 2015 | 8.03 ft | — |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Murderkill River at Bowers Beach (IN MLLW)?
The Murderkill River at Bowers Beach (IN MLLW) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01484085) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Murderkill River at Bowers Beach (IN MLLW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Murderkill River at Bowers Beach (IN MLLW) is 6.6 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7.6 feet, and major flooding at 8.6 feet.
How do I get alerts when Murderkill River rises?
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Where is the Murderkill River at Bowers Beach (IN MLLW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kent County, Delaware at coordinates 39.0583°N, 75.3976°W. USGS site number: 01484085. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
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