Resiliency & Flood Information
It is the Town’s intent to:
- Promote greater public awareness and understanding of the flood threat in Fenwick Island
- Offer practical guidance on preparing for, mitigating against, and recovering from flood events
- Provide information on important federal, state and local loss reduction programs, services and initiatives
- Answer commonly asked questions regarding flood insurance, flood zones, warning systems, evacuation and other flood related topics
- List key contacts and links where flood information and assistance can be found below.
Town of Fenwick Island: Preparing for Sea Level Rise
Compared to the global average Delaware has a greater rate in Sea Level Rise (SLR). The main reason for this is the vertical movement of the Earth’s crust which is causing Delaware to slowly sink. This is a similar trend seen throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Currently, beach and dune replenishment have been the main method for protection coastal communities in Delaware.
AECOM Vulnerability Study 2015
Delaware Inundation Mapping Tool
Delaware Sea-Level Rise Inundation Mapping Methodology
Flood Factor- Go to this website to determine what your “Flood Factor” is by inputting your address.
Community Sustainability Plan 2019
The National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) is a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management activities that exceed the minimum NFIP requirements.
As a participant in the Community Rating System, the Town of Fenwick Island supports community actions that help reduce flood risks and meet the goals of the CRS to reduce flood losses, facilitate insurance ratings and promote awareness of flood insurance. Such activities have resulted in the Town obtaining a Class 9 CRS Rating which entitles qualifying property owners to a 5% discount on their flood insurance premium. Contact Mike Locke, Building Official, for more information.
As part of our Community Rating System’s Outreach Project and, as you are located in an area subject to repetitive loss, there are preventive measures you as a homeowner may take to prevent further flood loss to your property.
PROPERTY PROTECTION INFORMATION.doc
Floodplain Management Resources
Storm Information Links:
Comprehensive Plan Chapter 7 2023
The Infrastructure Committee hosted a Flooding & Resiliency Information & Discussion Session on August 31, 2023. Links to the documents are provided below.
2023 Resiliency Session Presentation
2023 Resiliency Symposium Recording
The Infrastructure Committee hosted a Flooding & Resiliency Information & Discussion Session on August 30, 2024. Links to the documents are provided below.
2024 Resiliency Symposium Recording
The Infrastructure Committee hosted a Flooding & Resiliency Information & Discussion Session on August 21, 2025.
2025 Danielle Swallow’s Risk Hazard Resiliency
2025 Kathy Potter’s Fenwick Island Presentation
2025 Phillip Cane’s DIY-Home-Resilience
2025 Straughan Environmental Engineering Project
2025 Resiliency Symposium Recording Part 1
2025 Resiliency Symposium Recording Part 2
The Infrastructure Committee met with Straughan Environmental on October 14, 2025. Link to the presentation by Straughan Environmental is below.
2025 Fenwick Island Flood Resilience Planning #1
The Infrastructure Committee met with Straughan Environmental On November 9, 2025. Link to the presentation by Straughan Environmental is below.
2025 Fenwick Island Flood Resilience Planning #2
2025-12-09_IC Meeting 2_Menti Responses
The Infrastructure Committee hosted a Flooding & Resiliency Information & Discussion Session on May 29, 2026.
May 29, 2026 Resiliency Symposium Materials
May 29, 2026 Resiliency Symposium Presentation Recording
May 29, 2026, Symposium Resident Questions
The Infrastructure Committee hosted a Flooding & Resiliency Information & Discussion Session on August 21, 2026.
August 21, 2026 Resiliency Symposium Materials
August 21, 2026 Resiliency Symposium Presentation Recording
