The National Weather Service repeatedly extended a Flash Flood Warning for New Castle County, Delaware, on Monday, July 14, ultimately pushing the alert to 8:45 p.m. EDT as slow-moving thunderstorms drenched the area. Doppler radar indicated 1 to 1.5 inches of rain had already fallen by mid-afternoon, with a further 0.5 to 1.5 inches possible. Forecasters warned that flooding could quickly overwhelm small creeks, urban streets and underpasses. A broader flood watch covering most of central Pennsylvania and portions of New Jersey remains in effect until 2 a.m. Tuesday. Meteorologists say widespread totals of 1–2 inches are likely across the wider region, with isolated pockets exceeding 3 inches, raising the risk of additional runoff and surging streams. Monday’s alerts follow similar warnings issued in the county late last week, underscoring the saturated ground and heightened flood threat.
Flash Flood Warning continues for New Castle County, DE until 7:45 PM EDT https://t.co/UFVHJO11OE
AccuWeather Alert: Flash Flood Warning for New Castle County in DE until 8:45pm Monday. For more info. https://t.co/a9cf6u2XBo #dewx
Flash Flood Warning for New Castle County in DE until 8:45pm Monday. For more info. https://t.co/1JjidjZxIj #dewx