Bridgeville is a small Sussex County agricultural community near the Nanticoke River watershed with hurricane exposure and flooding risk from both coastal storm systems and agricultural drainage failures during heavy rainfall. The flat farmland of western Sussex County can experience widespread agricultural flooding that isolates rural communities. Hurricane winds and storm surge reach this far inland from major Atlantic landfalls.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 4 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Agricultural Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | High |
| County FEMA Declarations | 7 |
| Last Major Event | Ida 2021 |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 302-337-7952 |
| Evacuation Routes | DE-1 US-13 DE-26 DE-54 |
| Elevation | 43 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Sussex County DE
Delaware · Hurricane / Coastal Flooding
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6/10
Moderate Risk
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5/10
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6/10
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Hurricane / Storm Surge / Coastal Erosion / Sea Level Rise
8/10
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6/10
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