Good news for residents along the Delmarva coastline — water levels are dropping and conditions are improving. The National Weather Service has allowed a Coastal Flood Advisory to expire for Kent and Cumberland Counties as of 2 a.m. this morning, Tuesday, June 16th.
The advisory, which was issued by the NWS office in Mount Holly, New Jersey, was lifted after high tide passed and water levels began receding back to normal. The minor coastal flooding that prompted the alert is no longer considered an ongoing threat.
While the immediate danger has passed, residents in low-lying coastal areas and near tidal waterways are still urged to use caution when venturing outside in the early morning hours. Standing water may remain on some roadways and in low-elevation areas even as the tide retreats. Drivers are reminded never to attempt to cross flooded roads — turn around, don’t drown.
No additional coastal flood watches or warnings are currently in effect for the region. TV Delmarva will continue to monitor conditions along the peninsula and bring you any updates should new advisories be issued. Stay with TV Delmarva and our weather team for the latest on conditions across Delaware and the Eastern Shore.
