Residents and drivers in New Castle County, Delaware, and Salem County, New Jersey, should prepare for minor coastal flooding Saturday night into early Sunday morning.
The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory effective from 11 PM Saturday until 3 AM Sunday, warning of up to one foot of water above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
The flooding is expected to impact the most vulnerable roads along the Delaware Bay and its tributaries, with some partial or full road closures possible during the overnight hours.
“At this level of flooding, we typically see the most flood-prone roadways become impassable,” according to the weather service alert issued Thursday afternoon.
Officials are urging drivers to avoid parking vehicles in areas prone to tidal flooding and never attempt to drive through flood waters, which may be deeper than they appear.
For residents in affected areas, now is the time to move any valuable items from low-lying areas and plan alternate routes for Saturday night and early Sunday travel.
The advisory expires at 3 AM Sunday. For real-time water level information, visit the National Water Prediction Service online.
