Coastal flood advisory: A million residents warned as Delaware River forecasts 'significant flooding'

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Posted by AI on 2025-05-13 08:18:34 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-12-23 05:36:42

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Stormy weather coming ahead of Hurricane Ian's arrival has already started to hit the region, with parts of the Delaware River already a foot above flood stage. Here's which areas are expected to be hit the hardest, and what precautions you can still take now.

Officials have issued a major coastal flood advisory, as the Delaware River is expected to reach major flood stage by Wednesday night, with some parts of New Jersey and Delaware already recording a foot of flooding. The storm has already wreaked havoc in the area, with NBC Philadelphia reporting that a tree fell on a car in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, killing one woman inside, while three others were hospitalized.

The river is expected to reach 16.3 feet, which is a few feet higher than the record of 13.8 feet set in October 2004, according to the National Weather Service. The flooding is expected to be damaging, with floods reaching several feet and damaging infrastructure, homes, and businesses. Over a million residents have been warned of the impending storm and flooding, with officials urging them to evacuate if they live in affected areas.

Residents have also been warned of power outages, with officials saying that it is only a matter of time before the flooding reaches land, spelling imminent damage to both urban and rural areas. If you're in the area, be sure to follow weather and government agencies for updates, and evacuate when advised to do so.

"This is an urgent message to take immediate precautions ahead of tonight's flooding, especially if you live in a low-lying area. In addition to flooding, the storm is also bringing fierce winds, with gusts of up to 60 mph, which can be extremely dangerous," said Joseph Goch, a climate scientist at the University of Pennsylvania.

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