Feb 13, 2024
A strong coastal system pushing offshore resulted in increasing surge values upwards of 2-3 feet above the astronomical tides, which will resulted widespread and impactful |coastal flooding issues with the high tides on February 13th. The peak of the surge coincided with the high tide along much of the Atlantic coast of Delaware.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1152684). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Inland Sussex County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.