Posts Tagged ‘beach erosion’
Forecasters Monitoring Potential Winter Storm This Weekend
Another winter storm is on the way for late Saturday and Sunday on Delmarva. AccuWeather Meteorologist Joe Lundberg tells the Talk of Delmarva’s Mike Bradley that there is still uncertainty on the exact track and snowfall amounts, but the southern and eastern parts of Delmarva will likely see accumulating snow while areas to the north…
Read MoreUPDATE #3: Ocean City Monitoring Weekend Coastal Storm & Flooding
UPDATE #3 – 10/12/25 – Town of Ocean City Provides Weather and Flooding Update #3 The Town of Ocean City鈥檚 Emergency Management Department, along with Town officials, have continued to closely monitor the ongoing coastal storm. 聽 According to the National Weather Service, the following update has been provided for Ocean City residents and visitors:…
Read MoreSussex County Readies for Major Coastal Storm
A major coastal storm is on track to lash the mid-Atlantic region, including Sussex County, with heavy rains, gusty winds, and moderate to major tidal flooding throughout the Columbus Day weekend, potentially hampering travel, causing power outages, and scouring local beaches. The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood watch and a high wind…
Read MoreTides Lash Delaware Beaches, Creating Safety Concerns
Beaches have taken a pounding with rough surf and high tides during the days after Labor Day. That includes Dewey Beach. The town is reporting some beach erosion, and ocean access was closed for all recreation due to hazardous surf conditions. The beach itself is open, but it was closed to the public Wednesday night…
Read MoreUpdate: Beach Access Points All Cleared In Bethany Beach
All access ramps to the beaches in Bethany Beach have reopened following the early May nor’easter, which was followed by days of coastal flooding.Town officials said Friday that crews have been working hard to make sure it’s safe to get onto the beach.The storm also caused substantial erosion, and DNREC crews have been assisting local…
Read MoreUpdate: Dewey Beach Dune Crossings Cleared; Beach Access Points Reopened
Update: Due to recent storm damage, beach access points in Dewey Beach were temporarily closed this week. Town officials said all dune crossings are now open. Original story: Access points to the beaches in Dewey Beach are closed until further notice due to hazardous conditions caused by the recent storm.Town officials said Thursday that local…
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