Flash Flood Warning for Kent, DE; Sussex, DE; Caroline, MD +2 more
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What you need to know
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- Kent, Sussex, Caroline, Queen Anne's, Talbot
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- Severe
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What is happening
At 1216 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in Easton. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported....
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 1216 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in Easton. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other drainage and low lying areas. Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Easton, Talbot, Milford, Denton, Harrington, Lewes, Milton, Bridgeville, Ridgely, St. Michaels, Preston and Oxford.
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Official revisions
- Update
Flash Flood Warning issued July 22 at 12:16AM EDT until July 22 at 2:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Official revision - Alert
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 10:42PM EDT until July 22 at 2:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Mount Holly NJ. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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