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Delaware Flooded: Wilmington Sees Over 4 Inches of Rain
10 Jul
Summary
- Northern New Castle County experienced the most severe impact from recent storms.
- Wilmington recorded over 4 inches of rain in a 24-hour period.
- Rainfall amounts varied significantly across different areas of Delaware.
Heavy storms that swept through Delaware on July 9th significantly impacted northern New Castle County. Wilmington received over 4 inches of rain within a 24-hour span, according to data from the Delaware Environmental Observing System. This intense rainfall led to reported flash flooding in Hockessin, which recorded 3.65 inches during the same period.
In contrast, other parts of the state experienced considerably less precipitation. White Clay Creek State Park near Newark recorded just over an inch of rain, while southern areas along the Kent and Sussex County border saw totals under two inches, with Milford receiving less than an inch. The localized nature of the rainfall highlights the variability of storm impacts across Delaware.
