State of Delaware Offices Will Be Closed on Monday, January 6, 2025
Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies Alert
State of Delaware offices are closed Monday, January 6, 2025, during regular business hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Non-essential employees are not to report to work for this period. Essential employees designated for severe weather are to report as scheduled.
DelDOT Preparing for First Significant Snow Event of Winter
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the entire state that will be in effect from late Sunday night to Monday night. The department has 300 pieces of snow removal equipment and is responsible for nearly 14,000 lane miles of road in the state and initial efforts will be focused on […]
Major Storm Could Bring Widespread Flooding
Delaware state officials are urging residents to be aware and prepare for potential flooding on Tuesday and Wednesday from a major storm that could bring at least 1 to 3 inches of rain with the heaviest rainfall expected to fall Tuesday night. The combination of heavy rain on already saturated ground with rivers running higher could lead to widespread and significant flooding.
Severe Weather Possible Wednesday into Thursday
Updated 8/31/2021 at 6:00pm Smyrna, DE – The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) along with local, state, and federal partners, are closely monitoring the remnant low from Hurricane Ida. We continue to coordinate with the counties and key state agencies to ensure readiness if the system worsens. The main threats are anticipated to include rain, […]
Icy Road Conditions Expected Saturday Night
As the evening hours approach, and surface temperatures continue to drop and frozen precipitation remains, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is advising against unnecessary travel due to the likelihood of icy road conditions across the state. DelDOT crews continue to salt primary roads, however, freezing rain is more difficult to treat than snow. Freezing […]
