Flash Flood — New Castle, Delaware

2025-07-31 · near Elsmere Jct, New Castle, Delaware

Event narrative

Flash flooding was reported in Wilmington. Prospect Road flooded with around 8 inches of water on the road.

Wider weather episode

A stationary front sparked off showers and thunderstorms across the forecast area. Flash flooding resulted.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1286717. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.