Posts Tagged ‘coastal flooding’
State Emergency Operations Center to Activate Sunday Evening for Coordination Efforts
State Emergency Operations Center to Activate Sunday Evening for Coordination Efforts The Delaware Emergency Management Agency聽(DEMA)聽is monitoring a winter storm expected to bring several hazards to the state Sunday through Monday.聽The National Weather Service聽advises moderate to major impacts across Delaware from heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding are likely. Widespread heavy snowfall is forecast…
Read MoreDelmarva Preparing for Significant Winter Storm Sunday & Monday
The most significant winter storm of the season, and possibly in the last several years, is setting sights on Sussex County for later this weekend, threatening to bring blizzard conditions with heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding that could halt travel and leave many without power. The National Weather Service in Mt. Holly, N.J.,…
Read MoreForecasters 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 MoreBethany Beach: Storm Update
Storm Warning for Bethany Beach The Town of Bethany Beach is urging residents and visitors to prepare for a significant coastal storm expected to affect our area Sunday October 12th through Monday October 13th. Current forecasts indicate a combination of strong offshore winds, high surf, and high astronomical tides, which are likely to cause moderate…
Read MoreDEMA: Five Steps to Prepare Now for Severe Weather
In anticipation of an intensifying coastal storm this weekend, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) urges residents to monitor and prepare by following National Weather Service (NWS) reports and all subsequent guidance from local officials.聽 The NWS has announced a Coastal Flood Watch, Storm, and High Wind Watch from Sunday through Monday evening for portions…
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 MorePartial Closures of Little Creek Wildlife Area West Impoundment During Early Waterfowl Season
Partial closures of the Little Creek Wildlife Area east of Dover should be expected as emergency repairs are made to the breached exterior dike at the West Impoundment. The West Impoundment was weakened during Tropical Storm Ophelia and then extensive coastal flooding this month resulted in a breach of the dike making it now a…
Read MoreWinter Storm Bears Down On Delmarva
It looks like January will go out like a lion. The final weekend of the month is expected to start with accumulating snow. Winter storm watches are in place for Friday night into Saturday evening. There is the potential for coastal areas in particular to experience heavy snow and high wind gusts. According to Ocean…
Read MoreHurricane Dorian could bring coastal flooding, dangerous rip currents to Delmarva
Hurricane Dorian hammered the Bahamas, bringing with it massive flooding and unrelenting winds causing widespread damage to the island. The storm now poses a threat to Florida, the Carolinas, and other states along the southern stretch of the East Coast, but what will its impact be here on Delmarva? Speaking to our own Mike Bradley,…
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