A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect through 11 o’clock tonight for several areas across the Delmarva Peninsula, including Kent County, Inland Sussex County, and the Delaware Beaches.
The National Weather Service out of Mount Holly is warning residents that up to one foot of water above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. That’s enough to trigger flooding on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and partial or full road closures are possible as the evening high tide rolls in.
This is not the end of the concern. Minor tidal flooding is expected to continue through Sunday evening’s high tide, and potentially into Monday as well. Additional advisories may be issued in the coming days.
Authorities are urging drivers to use extreme caution. Do not drive through flooded roadways — the water may be much deeper than it appears, putting you and your vehicle at serious risk. If you typically park in a low-lying area prone to tidal flooding, move your vehicle now.
For real-time water level and flood impact information at your local tide gauge, visit water.noaa.gov. TV Delmarva will continue to monitor conditions and bring you the latest updates throughout the evening.
