Residents and visitors in parts of Delaware should prepare for minor coastal flooding tonight. The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for Kent County, Inland Sussex County, and the Delaware Beaches, in effect from 5 p.m. through 11 p.m. this evening.
Forecasters expect up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. The flooding could impact some of the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, with partial or full road closures possible during the advisory period.
Authorities are urging drivers to use extreme caution. Do not drive through flooded roads — the water may be deeper than it appears, and doing so could put your life at risk and cause serious damage to your vehicle. If you typically park in a low-lying or flood-prone area, move your vehicle to higher ground before 5 p.m.
For real-time water level information and flood impacts at local tide gauges, visit the National Water Prediction Service at water.noaa.gov.
This Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 11 p.m. tonight. TV Delmarva will continue monitoring conditions and bring you any updates as they develop.
