A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Delmarva lead to a period of heavy rainfall during the afternoon and evening of July 6th, particularly over northern Delaware and northeast Maryland. Widespread rainfall amounts over 2 inches occurred, with isolated amounts upwards of 6 to 8 inches. This lead to flooding and flash flooding in New Castle County.

Flash Flood in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
From 06-JUL-17 15:15:00 to 06-JUL-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLETOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flooding reported at the intersection of 299 and 301. Several vehicles were stuck in high water along Main and Wood Streets in Middletown.

Flood in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
From 06-JUL-17 16:00:00 to 06-JUL-17 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLETOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Patriot Drive flooded.

Flood in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
From 06-JUL-17 16:35:00 to 06-JUL-17 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOWNSEND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several fields in low-lying areas were flooded.

Flood in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
From 06-JUL-17 17:40:00 to 06-JUL-17 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOWNSEND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Caldwell Corner Road was flooded.

Heavy Rain in KENT, DELAWARE
From 06-JUL-17 21:00:00 to 06-JUL-17 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMYRNA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heavy Rain in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
From 07-JUL-17 04:00:00 to 07-JUL-17 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLETOWN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

The majority of this rain occurred on 7/6.

Heavy Rain in SUSSEX, DELAWARE
From 07-JUL-17 06:52:00 to 07-JUL-17 06:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHANY BEACH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The majority of this rain fell on 7/6.

Flash Flood in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
From 06-JUL-17 14:40:00 to 06-JUL-17 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOWNSEND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A daycare was flooded due to high water along with several vehicles being stuck as well.

Flood in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
From 06-JUL-17 17:00:00 to 06-JUL-17 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOWNSEND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Dexter Corner road and Levels road flooded.

Flash Flood in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
From 06-JUL-17 14:40:00 to 06-JUL-17 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOWNSEND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flash flooding on Wiggins Mill Rd near Wiggins Mill Pond.

Flood in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
From 06-JUL-17 18:00:00 to 06-JUL-17 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOWNSEND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Portions of Green Giant Road washed out.

Heavy Rain in KENT, DELAWARE
From 06-JUL-17 16:00:00 to 06-JUL-17 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMYRNA
Reported by: Mesonet

Several inches of rain fell in a quick time-span.

Heavy Rain in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
From 06-JUL-17 16:04:00 to 06-JUL-17 16:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLETOWN
Reported by: Mesonet

Several inches of rain fell in a quick time-span.

Heavy Rain in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
From 06-JUL-17 21:00:00 to 06-JUL-17 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLETOWN
Reported by: Mesonet

Several inches of rain fell in a quick time-span.

Heavy Rain in KENT, DELAWARE
From 07-JUL-17 06:00:00 to 07-JUL-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAYTON
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Daily rainfall from the 6th.

Heavy Rain in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
From 07-JUL-17 06:00:00 to 07-JUL-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLETOWN SUMMIT AR
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Twenty four hour rainfall from the 6th over 3 inches.