# Coastal Flood Advisory: Delaware Beaches — retained record

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source: [us-gov-api](https://highsignal.app/data/us-gov-api) (us-gov-api:noaa-weather)  published 2026-09-21 15:27 ingested 2026-09-22 02:50

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Coastal Flood Advisory — Delaware Beaches
Severity: Minor. Certainty: Likely.
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone.
For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation
above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Delaware Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from Tuesday morning
through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from
4 PM to 10 PM EDT Tuesday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8
AM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
from Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night.

* 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 likely through
this week and into the weekend. Moderate tidal flooding could
continue through Friday or perhaps longer.

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