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Delaware braces for heavy rain and flooding this week
27 Jul
Summary
- Delaware expects severe storms and potential flooding starting July 28.
- New Castle County faces heavy rain with 1-2 inches possible by July 29.
- Kent and Sussex counties will see showers beginning July 28, clearing by July 29.
Delaware is anticipating a significant period of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms starting on July 28, with the Mid-Atlantic region expected to be affected. The Interstate 95 corridor, including Delaware, faces a risk of severe weather and potential localized flooding. New Castle County has a 30% chance of showers before 1 a.m. on July 28, with an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, possibly bringing 1 to 2 inches of new rainfall.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to persist in New Castle County until 2 a.m. on July 29, with an additional three-quarters of an inch to 1 inch of rain possible. Precipitation continues on July 29, mainly after 2 p.m., with an 80% chance of about a quarter-inch of rain and higher amounts in thunderstorms. The forecast indicates a break in the rain on July 30, with partly sunny skies and a 30% chance of showers after 2 p.m.
In Kent and Sussex counties, showers and thunderstorms are expected to begin after 2 p.m. on July 28 and continue overnight. July 29 is predicted to be sunny with a 20% chance of afternoon showers. The remainder of the week for these counties is forecast to be sunny. High temperatures across Delaware will hover in the low to mid-80s for the week. AAA offers driving tips for heavy rain conditions.
