Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 12 at 5:09AM EDT until October 12 at
Affecting New Castle, DE
In effect until: Oct 13, 2026, 2:00 AM
New Castle, DE
Likely impact in New Castle, DE; effects through 2:00 AM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
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...The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Delaware... Red Clay Creek At Wooddale affecting New Castle County. For the Red Clay Creek...including Wooddale...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Red Clay Creek at Wooddale. * WHEN...From early this morning to this evening. * IMPACTS...At 7.5 feet, Barley Mill Road begins to flood. Brandywine Springs Park floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 7.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:45 AM EDT Monday was 7.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.6 feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.6 feet on 12/11/2003. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™