Jan 23, 2017
An area of low pressure over North Carolina on the 23rd strengthened and moved northeast to a location just off the New Jersey Coastline on the morning of the 24th. With a very tight pressure gradient, winds increased ahead of the storm reaching in excess of 50 mph. Wind gusts were reported widespread in the 45-55 mph range across the state with some gusts over 55 mph. A few periods of heavy rainfall occurred. However, a dry slot moved over the state which limited any excessive rainfall. The sto
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 667022). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Delaware Beaches County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.