Coastal Flood in Delaware Beaches, Delaware

Coastal Flood September 23, 2023 · Delaware Beaches, Delaware

What the National Weather Service wrote

Widespread roadway flooding was reported in the tidal areas of the county, and there were numerous road closures. Many homes and other buildings were surrounded by flood waters with some minor property damage occurring. The tide gauge at Lewes reached 7.01 feet MLLW, the tide gauge at Dewey Beach reached 5.00 feet MLLW, the tide gauge at Rosedale Beach reached 6.09 feet MLLW, the tide gauge at Indian River Inlet reached 5.75 feet MLLW, and the tide gauge at South Bethany reached 3.63 feet MLLW.

The wider storm

Tropical Storm Ophelia drifted northward from eastern North Carolina into southeastern Virginia on the afternoon and early evening of September 23. Meanwhile, strong high pressure was centered in Quebec. The pattern resulted in a steady onshore flow along the coast of Delaware, causing widespread tidal flooding.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1130729. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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