Frequently Asked Questions

Flooding is the most common natural disaster we face.  All floods are different: some develop slowly during extended rain when a warming trend follows a heavy snow, while others, such as flash floods, can occur quickly without visible signs of rain. Visit the Flooding section on our Natural Hazards page.

Visit https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/flood-awareness/ website opens in a new tab for details.

Visit https://www.floodsmart.gov/ website opens in a new tab for details.

Visit https://dema.delaware.gov/recoveryAssistance/index.shtml website opens in a new tab for details.