Coastal Flood in Kent, Maryland

Coastal Flood January 10, 2024 · Kent, Maryland

What the National Weather Service wrote

Widespread moderate flooding occurred in the tidal areas of Kent County. There were many road closures with the flood waters affecting numerous homes and businesses. The tide gauge at Tolchester Beach reached a level of 5.34 feet MLLW.

The wider storm

A strong system affected the region with steady southerly flow pushing water up into coastal communities both along the ocean and within the Delaware River/Bay and Chesapeake Bay. Water levels on the tidal Delaware River were higher due to 2 to 4+ inches of rainfall.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1151998. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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