Residents along the Delmarva Peninsula should prepare for minor coastal flooding tonight as tidal waters are expected to rise up to six inches above ground level in low-lying areas.
The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory effective from 6 PM this evening through midnight tonight for Kent County, Inland Sussex, and Delaware Beaches. The advisory also extends to parts of southern New Jersey, including Cumberland, Atlantic, and Cape May counties.
The flooding will primarily impact vulnerable coastal roads, bayside communities, and areas near inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible as water levels rise with the evening high tide.
Officials urge residents to avoid parking vehicles in flood-prone areas and never attempt to drive through standing water. “The water may be deeper than you think,” warns the Weather Service, noting that driving through flood waters puts both drivers and vehicles at risk.
Looking ahead, another round of minor coastal flooding is likely Sunday evening with the next high tide cycle.
The Coastal Flood Advisory expires at midnight tonight, but residents should continue monitoring conditions as tidal flooding remains a concern through the weekend.
