Residents in New Castle County should prepare for minor coastal flooding tonight as tidal waters are expected to rise up to one foot above ground level in low-lying areas.
The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory effective from 11 PM tonight through 3 AM Sunday morning. Areas near shorelines and tidal waterways are most at risk for flooding.
The flooding is expected to impact the most vulnerable roadways along tidal areas, with some partial or complete road closures possible. Drivers should avoid leaving vehicles in flood-prone locations and never attempt to drive through flood waters, which may be deeper than they appear.
“Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures, usually affecting the most vulnerable roadways,” according to the weather service alert issued early Friday morning.
Residents can monitor water levels and flood impacts for local tide gauges by visiting the National Water Prediction Service website at water.noaa.gov.
The advisory is set to expire at 3 AM Sunday morning. Salem County in New Jersey is also under the same advisory.
TV Delmarva will continue monitoring conditions and provide updates as needed throughout the weekend.
