INLAND SUSSEX; DELAWARE BEACHES; OCEAN; COASTAL… — * WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In Delaware, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Ocean and Coastal Ocean.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water remains trapped in the back bays where we expect minor flooding to continue. In fact it's possible minor flooding will continue to be an issue through Saturday for these back bay areas.
Flooding in Inland Sussex; Delaware Beaches; Ocean; Coastal Ocean can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS