Coastal Flood in Inland Sussex, Delaware

Coastal Flood November 15, 2024 · Inland Sussex, 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 7.02 feet MLLW, the tide gauge at Indian River Inlet reached 5.33 feet MLLW, and the tide gauge at Dewey Beach reached 4.30 feet MLLW.

The wider storm

High astronomical tides associated with the full moon and a light onshore flow brought some moderate tidal flooding to the Delaware coast.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1216977. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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