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Cape Region mostly spared from major storm effects
Surfers were greeted with big waves Jan. 10. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
January 11, 2024
Despite lots of rain and strong winds, a severe storm overnight Jan. 9-10 only resulted in minimal flooding in the Cape Region. With the ground already saturated from earlier storms, weather officials warned severe flooding was possible.
A pond formed along Cave Neck Road near Milton. NICK ROTH PHOTO
The shoulder of Cave Neck Road near Milton that had already been damaged during earlier storms only worsened following the Jan. 9-10 storm. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Water crept onto Cave Neck Road in a few places near Milton. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Magnolia Street in Milton was closed due to flooding. NICK ROTH PHOTO
The Broadkill River in Milton was high, but not high enough to flood Memorial Park. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Water pools on Hudson Road at the intersection with Cave Neck Road. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Several streets in the Kimmeytown area of Georgetown were flooded following the Jan. 9-10 storm, including Cedar Street. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
A pond has formed at the end of Albury Street in Georgetown. Residents had to deal with several flooded streets after the storm. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Thee is no way to get down King Street in downtown Georgetown on Jan. 10. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Strong winds felled this large pine branch at home on Dove Drive just outside Lewes city limits. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
A pair of robins enjoy the extra water. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
The wind knocked this tree down in Rehoboth. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
With the storm gone, Rehoboth employees get to work on the Boardwalk. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Checking out the surf conditions is important after a storm. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
The storm didn’t have a major impact on areas in Lewes that flood frequently, including Cedar Street. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
