A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect tonight for several areas across the Delmarva Peninsula, with minor tidal flooding expected through midnight.
The National Weather Service out of Mount Holly, New Jersey issued the advisory this afternoon, warning of up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Affected areas include Kent County, Inland Sussex, and the Delaware Beaches. Portions of southern New Jersey — including Cumberland, Atlantic, Cape May, and Atlantic Coastal Cape May counties — are also under the advisory.
Authorities warn that the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities could see partial or even full closures as water rises. Residents and travelers should avoid parking vehicles in flood-prone areas and should never attempt to drive through standing water — conditions may be deeper and more dangerous than they appear.
The advisory expires at midnight tonight, but forecasters say another round of minor coastal flooding is likely with Sunday evening’s high tide, so residents should remain alert heading into the weekend.
For the latest water level and flood impact information at your local tide gauge, visit the National Water Prediction Service at water.noaa.gov.
