River flood forecast: Delaware Bay at Lewes (IN MLLW)
- Time
- 8/9/2026, 2:54:00 AM UTC
- Coordinates
- 38.783, -75.120
- Data source
- nwps
- Flood category
- no_flooding
- Level
- 1.11 ft
- Forecast crest
- 6 ft (minor) by 2026-08-11 00:00Z
- State
- DE
Event timeline
- Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:31:25 GMTMinorRiver flood forecast: Delaware Bay at Lewes (IN MLLW)
Snapshots are recorded when the event first appears or its severity changes.
🧰 What to do
Before
- •Know if you're in a flood zone and your evacuation route
- •Move valuables and chemicals to higher floors
- •Consider flood insurance — standard policies don't cover floods
During
- •Turn Around, Don't Drown — never drive through flooded roads
- •6 inches of moving water can knock you down; 1 ft floats a car
- •Move to higher ground; avoid basements and underpasses
After
- •Avoid floodwater — it may hide debris, sewage, or live wires
- •Don't use wet electrical devices before inspection
- •Photograph damage; discard food touched by floodwater
Guidance condensed from Ready.gov
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