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  Archives:  February 2026

Level 1 Driving Warning Lifted for New Castle County

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Weather | Date Posted: Monday, February 23, 2026

(SMYRNA, Del.) – Delaware Governor Meyer has lifted the Level 1 Driving Warning in New Castle County, effective at 6:00 p.m. Motorists are strongly urged to exercise caution as roadways and intersections may still have snow in some areas. Drivers should proceed with caution when travelling over bridges that tend to freeze. Kent and Sussex […]




Kent and Sussex County Downgraded to Level 2 Driving Restriction, New Castle County Remains at Level 1 Driving Warning

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Weather | Date Posted: Monday, February 23, 2026

Kent and Sussex County Level 3 Driving Ban Downgraded to Level 2 Driving Restriction, New Castle County Remains at Level 1 Driving Warning   Snowstorm Recovery Efforts Continue Statewide   (SMYRNA, Del.) – Kent and Sussex County Level 3 Driving Ban downgraded to Level 2 Driving Restriction. Level 2 Driving Restriction – No person may operate […]




Driving Restrictions Update: New Castle County Downgraded to Level 1, Kent and Sussex Counties Remaining at Level 3

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Weather | Date Posted: Monday, February 23, 2026

(SMYRNA, Del.) – The following changes to driving restrictions in the State of Delaware have been announced and took effect at 11:00 a.m.: • New Castle County downgraded to Level 1 Driving Warning – Avoid traveling on roadways, unless there is a significant safety, health, or business reason to do so. All motorists are urged […]




Level 3 Driving Ban for Kent County, Level 2 Driving Restriction for New Castle County to remain in effect

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Weather | Date Posted: Monday, February 23, 2026

(SMYRNA, Del.) – The level 3 Driving Ban is still in effect for Kent County. New Castle County will remain in a level 2 Driving Restriction until further notice due to current road conditions. These state-mandates will remain in place to keep emergency responders and other essential motorists safe by minimizing nonessential travel during severe […]




Level 3 Driving Ban Still in Effect for Sussex County

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Weather | Date Posted: Monday, February 23, 2026

(SMYRNA, Del.) – DEMA and Sussex County Emergency Management urge motorists to stay off the roads. The level 3 Driving Ban is still in effect for Sussex County as most roads are impassible. This state-mandated Driving Ban will remain in place to keep emergency responders and other essential motorists safe by minimizing nonessential travel during […]






  Archives:  February 2026

Level 1 Driving Warning Lifted for New Castle County

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Weather | Date Posted: Monday, February 23, 2026

(SMYRNA, Del.) – Delaware Governor Meyer has lifted the Level 1 Driving Warning in New Castle County, effective at 6:00 p.m. Motorists are strongly urged to exercise caution as roadways and intersections may still have snow in some areas. Drivers should proceed with caution when travelling over bridges that tend to freeze. Kent and Sussex […]




Kent and Sussex County Downgraded to Level 2 Driving Restriction, New Castle County Remains at Level 1 Driving Warning

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Weather | Date Posted: Monday, February 23, 2026

Kent and Sussex County Level 3 Driving Ban Downgraded to Level 2 Driving Restriction, New Castle County Remains at Level 1 Driving Warning   Snowstorm Recovery Efforts Continue Statewide   (SMYRNA, Del.) – Kent and Sussex County Level 3 Driving Ban downgraded to Level 2 Driving Restriction. Level 2 Driving Restriction – No person may operate […]




Driving Restrictions Update: New Castle County Downgraded to Level 1, Kent and Sussex Counties Remaining at Level 3

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Weather | Date Posted: Monday, February 23, 2026

(SMYRNA, Del.) – The following changes to driving restrictions in the State of Delaware have been announced and took effect at 11:00 a.m.: • New Castle County downgraded to Level 1 Driving Warning – Avoid traveling on roadways, unless there is a significant safety, health, or business reason to do so. All motorists are urged […]




Level 3 Driving Ban for Kent County, Level 2 Driving Restriction for New Castle County to remain in effect

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Weather | Date Posted: Monday, February 23, 2026

(SMYRNA, Del.) – The level 3 Driving Ban is still in effect for Kent County. New Castle County will remain in a level 2 Driving Restriction until further notice due to current road conditions. These state-mandates will remain in place to keep emergency responders and other essential motorists safe by minimizing nonessential travel during severe […]




Level 3 Driving Ban Still in Effect for Sussex County

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Weather | Date Posted: Monday, February 23, 2026

(SMYRNA, Del.) – DEMA and Sussex County Emergency Management urge motorists to stay off the roads. The level 3 Driving Ban is still in effect for Sussex County as most roads are impassible. This state-mandated Driving Ban will remain in place to keep emergency responders and other essential motorists safe by minimizing nonessential travel during […]