Coastal Flood in Inland Sussex, DE

Coastal Flood — Inland Sussex, DE

Mar 6, 2013

Property Damage

$25K

An intense nor'easter brought strong to high northeast winds across Delaware on the 6th as well as minor to moderate tidal flooding in central and lower Delaware Bay. The coastal flooding caused a new breach along Delaware State Route 1 and flooded other roadways. The coastal flooding was exacerbated by wave action as waves at Bethany Beach reached 12 feet. Voluntary evacuations were encouraged for flood prone areas in Kent and Sussex Counties. Peak wind gusts reached around 70 mph and downed t

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 442698). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Inland Sussex, DE

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.

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Coastal Flood — Inland Sussex, DE

Flood Risk Context for Inland Sussex, DE

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