Coastal Flood in Delaware Beaches, Delaware

Coastal Flood December 18, 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 Dewey Beach reached 4.35 feet MLLW, and the tide gauge at Indian River Inlet reached 5.45 feet MLLW.

The wider storm

An area of low pressure passing over the region resulted in strong onshore flow and a push of water onshore and up the Delaware Bay and Delaware River, where moderate coastal flooding was observed.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1150654. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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