Coastal Flood Warning Issued for Delaware as Nor’easter Approaches
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. – A coastal flood warning is in effect for Delaware as a nor’easter brings the threat of high tides and damaging winds to the First State. Residents are urged to prepare for potential impacts from flooding, notably in low-lying areas, and to secure property against gusty winds expected through Sunday.
The combination of high tides and storm surge poses a notable risk to coastal communities. this event underscores Delaware’s vulnerability to nor’easters, powerful storms that develop along the Atlantic coast and frequently bring heavy precipitation, strong winds, and coastal flooding during the fall and winter months.
High tides in Rehoboth Beach are predicted as follows: Oct. 11 at 11:30 a.m., Oct. 12 at 12:17 a.m. and 12:36 p.m., and Oct. 13 at 1:21 a.m. and 1:40 p.m.
Authorities advise residents to clear sensitive areas prone to flooding and be aware of roads that may become impassable along rivers, bays, and seashores. Staying updated with information from local and state authorities is also crucial. Sussex County officials issued a statement on Oct. 10 recommending property owners relocate vehicles from low-lying and flood-prone areas, secure loose objects, and clear storm drains and gutters.
In addition to coastal flooding, damaging winds are a concern statewide. The Atlantic coast could experience gusts up to 60 miles per hour, while Wilmington and Dover may see gusts around 40 miles per hour.
Steady rain is also forecast, with coastal Sussex County potentially receiving up to 2 inches of rain before the night of Oct. 13. Wilmington could receive around an inch of rain during the same period. However, forecasters indicate the prolonged duration of the rainfall lessens the immediate risk of flooding from precipitation.
