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Storm causes flooding on many Sussex roads, homes
This is what several roads in the area south of Harbeson looked like on Dec. 18. Route 5 had several flooded areas. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
December 18, 2023
A massive storm covering the East Coast into Canada hit the Cape Region Dec. 17-18. Depending on location, 2 inches to 4 inches of wind-driven rain fell, flooding many roads and low-lying homes.
A house on Hudson Road has a water-filled front yard. Sections of Hudson Road were nearly impassable. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
A low section on Hudson Road near Milton is impassable with water drained from across the road. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Several homes along Route 5 near the Hollyville and Hollymount roads traffic signal get all of the overflow from the road and neighboring properties. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Although it looks like a emergency, it’s actually tow trucks preparing the move a stalled tractor-trailer near Long Neck. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Water flows across Friendship Road off Route 5 on the way to Long Neck. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
There is just enough room to get onto Cordrey Road near Long Neck. Cannon Road, shown, was closed to traffic because of a washout. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
The entrance to Compass Point on Sweetbriar Road near Milton is flooded. NICK ROTH PHOTO
The low point in Atlantic Street in Milton is flooded, making it difficult for morning commuters to pass through. NICK ROTH PHOTO
The Broadkill River creeps into Milton Memorial Park. NICK ROTH PHTOTO
Scenes like this along Route 9 are common the day after the storm. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Vehicles splash through minor flooding on Savannah Road, near Otis Smith Park in Lewes. BILL SHULL PHOTO
The sign heading east over the Savannah Road drawbridge was a reminder to drivers of what was ahead during the storm. BILL SHULL PHOTO
The Perrydale Green cul-de-sac off Route 24 near Lewes received significant flooding. SUBMITTED PHOTO
