Residents across the Delmarva Peninsula should prepare for minor coastal flooding tonight as the National Weather Service issued a Coastal Flood Advisory affecting Delaware beaches and surrounding areas.
The advisory takes effect at 8 PM tonight and runs through 2 AM Sunday morning. Forecasters expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
Locally, Kent County, inland Sussex County, and Delaware’s beaches are under the advisory. The flooding will also impact parts of New Jersey, including Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May, and Monmouth counties.
Officials warn that the most vulnerable coastal and bayside roads will likely flood first, with some partial or full road closures possible. Inland tidal waterways are also at risk.
Authorities urge drivers to avoid parking in flood-prone areas and never attempt to drive through standing water. “The water may be deeper than you think,” weather service officials caution, noting the risk of vehicle damage and personal danger.
While this is considered minor flooding, residents should stay alert for changing conditions and avoid unnecessary travel in affected coastal areas during the advisory period.
The advisory expires at 2 AM Sunday morning.
