Flash Flood in New Castle County, Delaware

Flash Flood September 1, 2021 · New Castle County, Delaware

$3.6M

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Widespread flash flooding occurred in New Castle County with many road closures. Several rivers and creeks in the county overflowed their banks, including the Christina River, the Red Clay Creek and the White Clay Creek. More than 200 residences were affected by the flooding.

The wider storm

Post Tropical Cyclone Ida brought heavy rain to much of Delaware on September 1. Rainfall totals were as high as 2 to 6 inches. The heavy rain resulted in flash flooding in the northern part of the state.

Began near Coochs Bridge (39.6399, -75.7796).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 981452. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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