Residents across Kent County, Inland Sussex, and Delaware’s beaches are urged to prepare for significant coastal flooding as water levels are expected to rise one to two feet above ground level through 5 AM Monday morning.
The National Weather Service issued the Coastal Flood Warning Saturday evening, warning that widespread roadway flooding will make many roads impassable in coastal and bayside communities, as well as areas along inland tidal waterways. Vulnerable structures may begin to experience damage.
The flooding threat doesn’t end Monday morning. Weather officials say minor to moderate coastal flooding is likely to continue with Monday afternoon’s high tide, and back-bay flooding could linger until Tuesday morning’s high tide.
Authorities are reminding residents never to drive through flood waters, as the depth can be deceiving and vehicles can be swept away or severely damaged.
Local emergency management officials urge residents in affected areas to monitor conditions closely and be prepared to take action to protect life and property. The warning remains in effect until 5 AM Monday, but additional extensions are expected as conditions develop.
For real-time water level information, residents can visit the National Water Prediction Service online.
