Residents in New Castle County, Delaware and Salem County, New Jersey should prepare for minor coastal flooding beginning tonight at 11 PM through 3 AM Sunday morning.
The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory warning of up to one foot of water inundation in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. The most vulnerable roads along waterways are expected to flood, with some partial or full road closures possible.
Officials are urging drivers to avoid parking vehicles in flood-prone areas and never attempt to drive through standing water. “The water may be deeper than you think it is,” warns the Weather Service, noting that attempting to drive through floodwater puts both drivers and vehicles at risk.
This type of minor tidal flooding typically affects the most vulnerable roadways first, making travel potentially hazardous during the overnight hours. Residents should plan alternate routes if they need to travel during the advisory period.
The Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 3 AM Sunday morning. For real-time water level information and flood impact updates, residents can visit the National Water Prediction Service website.
Stay with TV Delmarva for continued weather updates throughout the weekend.
