A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for portions of Delmarva tonight, with minor tidal flooding expected to impact low-lying communities across Kent County, Inland Sussex County, and the Delaware Beaches until 1 a.m. Monday.
The National Weather Service out of Mount Holly is warning that water levels could rise up to one foot above ground level in vulnerable areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. The biggest concern is road flooding — some of the most vulnerable coastal and bayside roads could see partial or full closures as tidal waters rise throughout the evening.
Residents and visitors in affected areas are urged to take precautions before conditions worsen. Do not park your vehicle in areas known to flood during high tide events, and never attempt to drive through standing water. Flood waters can be deceptively deep and extremely dangerous.
The advisory expires at 1 a.m. Monday morning. Conditions are expected to improve after that point as tidal levels recede.
For the latest water level information and local tide gauge data, visit the National Water Prediction Service at water.noaa.gov. TV Delmarva will continue monitoring conditions and will provide updates as needed throughout the evening.
