NEW CASTLE, DE — At 605 PM EDT, New Castle County Emergency Managers reported flooding in Newark and Wilmington. Vehicles were stranded and water rescues were ongoing.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses.
Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Wilmington, Newark, Pennsville, Carneys Point, Elsmere, New Castle, Penns Grove, Newport,
Flooding in New Castle, DE can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS