Severe · Coastal Flood WarningActive alert
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 22 at 9:53PM EDT until September 25
Affecting Delaware Beaches
In effect until: Sep 23, 2026, 3:00 PM
Delaware Beaches
Likely impact; effects through 3:00 PM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
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* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Delaware Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 1 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach erosion is expected. Moderate tidal flooding could continue into the weekend. Cannot rule out major tidal flooding, especially around Rehoboth Bay and Indian River.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™