VIDEO: Ocean block flooding in Rehoboth
The roar of the surf is almost drowned out by the gusting winds off the Boardwalk in Rehoboth Monday morning. Strong surf and the day's first high tide flooded Surf Avenue and swirled around the Henlopen Hotel, at the north end of the Boardwalk.
The area is prone to flooding during large storms, Rehoboth Beach Mayor Sam Cooper said, and the rest of the city is holding up well.
"We're doing quite well," said Cooper, who's braving the storm from his home. "There was some damage to the dune this morning, but that's to be expected. That's what they're there for."
He said there was also some flooding on Wilmington and Delaware avenues related to the outfall issue, but he doesn't expect it to get much higher.
During his drive to city hall this morning, he said, the streets were empty, evidence that most people are obeying the evacuation and driving restriction orders. He said city workers are out clearing debris from drains and the streets and no damage has been reported yet.
"A few tree limbs down, but nothing Earth shattering," he said.
Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams.
