A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for parts of Delmarva this evening, with minor tidal flooding expected to impact low-lying areas across Kent County, Inland Sussex County, and the Delaware Beaches until 11 o’clock tonight.
The National Weather Service out of Mount Holly is warning residents that up to one foot of water above ground level is possible near shorelines and tidal waterways. That’s enough to trigger flooding on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and some partial or full road closures are possible.
If you live or plan to travel through flood-prone areas tonight, officials urge you to take precautions now. Do not leave your vehicle parked in areas known to flood during high tide events, and never attempt to drive through standing water — it may be deeper than it appears and could put your life at risk.
The advisory remains in effect until 11 PM this evening. Conditions are expected to improve after that, but residents should continue to monitor their local roadways carefully as water levels rise.
For real-time water level information and local tide gauge data, visit water.noaa.gov. TV Delmarva will keep you updated as conditions develop throughout the evening.
