Small Craft Advisory Keeps Boats Docked
Small craft advisories covered the ocean and Delaware Bay on Saturday, with seas forecast to build to 3 to 5 feet through Monday.
Delaware Weather and Disaster News
In Delaware, weather and disaster news means coastal storms, flooding and heat waves, along with the emergency declarations and recovery work that follow. This page covers statewide conditions and the response to events that affect communities across the state.
Severe Weather
Live Poll
Should states mandate snow removal from vehicles without providing publicly accessible cleaning stations?
Delaware Mandates Snow and Ice Removal From Vehicles
Governor Matt Meyer signed a new law allowing police to stop motorists who fail to clear ice and snow from their cars.
Forecasts
Live Poll
Is now a good time for you to prepare your home for freezing temperatures?
Delaware to Face Fluctuating Temperatures and Frost
The National Weather Service expects a cold front to bring dropping temperatures and gusty conditions to the state this weekend.
Current Conditions
Nor'easter Brought Flooding and Outages to Delaware
High winds and heavy rain have caused power outages and coastal flooding across the state.
Natural Disasters
Live Poll
Should federal funding be prioritized to help your local coastal communities rebuild after severe storms?
Officials Assessed Storm Damage Across Delaware Coast
Senator Coons and Representative McBride surveyed coastal erosion and property damage following a four-day nor'easter.
Safety
Live Poll
Do you feel adequately prepared for a potential emergency at your local nuclear power facility?
Delaware Will Test Emergency Sirens October 6
The state plans to conduct a test of the siren system near nuclear power stations followed by a tablet distribution.
This section follows storm impacts on the Atlantic shoreline, inland flooding, extreme heat, winter weather, and the emergency management decisions that follow major events. Coverage reaches from the state capital to the rural counties and the beach communities along the coast. Flood and storm surge damage tends to concentrate in low-lying areas near the Delaware Bay and the Inland Bays, so recovery stories often run long after the weather passes. Ocean-facing towns and inland farm country face different hazards, and the reporting keeps those threats distinct.