Major Winter Storm Threatens Delaware with Snow, Wind, and Coastal Flooding

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 5:01 PM

Delaware officials are preparing for a dangerous winter storm that will impact the state from Sunday through Monday. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency is activating its emergency operations center as forecasters predict moderate to major impacts from multiple weather hazards.

Delaware emergency officials are bracing for a powerful winter storm system that threatens to deliver multiple dangerous conditions across the First State beginning Sunday and continuing into Monday.

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) announced it will activate the State Emergency Operations Center Sunday evening to coordinate response efforts as the storm approaches. Weather forecasters are warning residents to prepare for moderate to major impacts from the incoming system.

According to the National Weather Service, Delawareans should expect a combination of hazardous conditions including substantial snowfall accumulations, powerful wind gusts, and flooding along coastal areas. The storm is anticipated to create challenging travel conditions and potentially dangerous situations throughout the state.

Emergency management officials are closely tracking the storm’s development and urge residents to monitor weather updates and take necessary precautions ahead of the system’s arrival this weekend.

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