Kent County, DE
Alerts
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In effect from Tuesday 07/21 6:53 PM EDT – Tuesday 07/21 11:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Mount Holly NJ
FFWPHI
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Kent County in central Delaware... Southwestern New Castle County in northern Delaware...
* Until 1100 PM EDT.
* At 653 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other drainage and low lying areas.
* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Middletown, Smyrna, Clayton, Delaware City, Mount Pleasant, Green Spring, Port Penn, Saint Georges, Delaney Corner, Bear, Glasgow and Townsend.
What to Do
Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Areas Impacted
- Kent, DE
- New Castle, DE
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flash Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Flash flooding can develop in hours or minutes, so take protective action now.
- If you are in a low-lying or flood prone area, move to higher ground immediately.
- Stay off bridges over fast-moving water, and away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Tuesday 07/21 6:36 PM EDT – Tuesday 07/21 10:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Mount Holly NJ
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 509 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
Areas Impacted
Counties in Central Delaware
- Kent
Counties in Southern Delaware
- Sussex
Counties in Northeast Maryland
- Caroline
- Kent
- Queen Anne's
- Talbot
Including these cities
- Centreville
- Chestertown
- Denton
- Dover
- Easton
- Georgetown
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Today's Severe Thunderstorm Risk
Created by the NWS Mount Holly WFO
Showers and thunderstorms will increase through this evening. Some thunderstorms will be capable of producing damaging winds, a few tornadoes and large hail.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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