Coastal Flood Warning Issued for Kent and Sussex Counties in Delaware

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ, has issued a Coastal Flood Warning for portions of Delaware. This alert indicates that moderate or major tidal flooding is occurring or imminent in the warned areas.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in Delaware:

• Kent County
• Inland Sussex County
• Delaware Beaches

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are urged to take immediate action to protect life and property. Be prepared for rising water levels and follow all recommendations from local emergency management officials.

Safety Warning: Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than it appears, and driving through it puts you in danger while risking significant and costly damage to your vehicle.

Expected Conditions

• Inundation: One to two feet of water above ground level is expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
• Roadway Impacts: Widespread roadway flooding is anticipated in coastal and bayside communities, as well as along inland tidal waterways. Many roads are expected to become impassable.
• Structural Impacts: Some damage to vulnerable structures may occur. Flooding may become severe enough to cause structural damage in some locations.
• Isolation: Certain locations may become isolated by rising flood waters.

Timeline

The Coastal Flood Warning is effective from 9:00 PM Sunday to 5:00 AM EST Monday. Additional coastal flooding may linger into the high tide cycles on Monday afternoon.