Flash Flood — Sussex, Delaware

2023-07-16 · near Greenwood, Sussex, Delaware

Event narrative

Flood waters reached at least 12 homes in Greenwood. The rising water was reported to have damaged 4 vehicles.

Wider weather episode

Widespread showers and thunderstorms produced locally heavy rain in Delaware on July 16. Rainfall totals were as high as 3 to around 6 inches.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1102407. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.