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River Flood Warning 53, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

March 23, 2024New Castle County, Delaware

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this river flood warning at Mar 23, 2024, 12:26 PM EDT for New Castle County, Delaware. It was in force for 6 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Mar 23, 2024, 12:26 PM EDT (16:26 UTC)
Expired: Mar 23, 2024, 6:24 PM EDT
In force: 6 hr
Issued by: NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County New Castle County, DE

The radar

The Dover AFB radar (KDOX), 95 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Christina River at Coochs Bridge (CHBD1). The gauge peaked at 12.08 ft at Mar 23, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT.

Action stage: 9 ft
Minor stage: 11 ft
Moderate stage: 12 ft
Major stage: 13 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01478000, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

620 
WGUS41 KPHI 231626
FLWPHI

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1226 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Delaware...

  Christina River At Coochs Bridge affecting New Castle County.



For the Christina River...including Coochs Bridge...Minor flooding 
is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most 
flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 600 PM EDT.

&&

DEC003-232200-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FL.W.0053.240323T1626Z-240323T2200Z/
/CHBD1.1.ER.240323T1639Z.240323T1800Z.240323T1852Z.NO/
1226 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Christina River at Coochs Bridge.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Flooding begins in fields and floodplain 
  adjacent to the river.
  At 11.0 feet, Flooding begins in the town of Christiana. East Main 
  Street (Del 7) begins to flood as does Water Street. Meadow Road 
  near New Castle Airport is subject to flooding. Barksdale Road 
  near Casho Mill Road is also subject to flooding as are 
  residential backyards.
  At 11.5 feet, Portions of Duross Heights near New Castle Airport 
  begin to flood including Don Avenue. Airport Road at the New 
  Castle Airport begins to flood as the Christina River backs up the 
  Nonesuch Creek. Walther Road in the Bear area also floods. 
  Flooding also occurs around Smalley's Pond Dam in Christiana.
  At 12.0 feet, Significant flooding occurs on Meadow Road in 
  Christiana. Roads are closed. Homes are flooded. Salem Church Road 
  and Reybold Road floods in Christiana also flood and are subject 
  to closures. Residential backyards can flood in this area. 
  Flooding also occurs in Newark on West Chestnut Hill Road and 
  South College Avenue.
  At 12.5 feet, Evacuations are possible in Duross Heights. Airport 
  Road at the New Castle Airport floods is closed. Businesses are 
  flooded. Flooding increases in Newark. Flooding also increases on 
  Barksdale Road and can extend onto Casho Mill Road. Businesses on 
  South College Avenue take on water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 12:15 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 10.4 feet and rising.
  - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this
    afternoon to 11.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall
    below flood stage this evening to 5.0 feet.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    11.6 feet on 09/24/2011.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (12 pm)       Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Sun  Mon        Stg Time Date

Christina River
Coochs Bridge   11.0  10.4 Sat 12 p   5.0  MSG        11.6 2pm 3/23


&&

LAT...LON 3964 7578 3970 7578 3965 7570 3968 7565
      3968 7557 3959 7569


$$

Hoeflich

4 follow-up statements

449 
WGUS81 KPHI 231722
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
122 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Delaware...

  Christina River At Coochs Bridge affecting New Castle County.



For the Christina River...including Coochs Bridge...Minor flooding 
is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most 
flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 600 PM EDT.

&&

DEC003-232200-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-240323T2200Z/
/CHBD1.1.ER.240323T1642Z.240323T1800Z.240323T1852Z.NO/
122 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Christina River at Coochs Bridge.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Flooding begins in fields and floodplain 
  adjacent to the river.
  At 11.0 feet, Flooding begins in the town of Christiana. East Main 
  Street (Del 7) begins to flood as does Water Street. Meadow Road 
  near New Castle Airport is subject to flooding. Barksdale Road 
  near Casho Mill Road is also subject to flooding as are 
  residential backyards.
  At 11.5 feet, Portions of Duross Heights near New Castle Airport 
  begin to flood including Don Avenue. Airport Road at the New 
  Castle Airport begins to flood as the Christina River backs up the 
  Nonesuch Creek. Walther Road in the Bear area also floods. 
  Flooding also occurs around Smalley's Pond Dam in Christiana.
  At 12.0 feet, Significant flooding occurs on Meadow Road in 
  Christiana. Roads are closed. Homes are flooded. Salem Church Road 
  and Reybold Road floods in Christiana also flood and are subject 
  to closures. Residential backyards can flood in this area. 
  Flooding also occurs in Newark on West Chestnut Hill Road and 
  South College Avenue.
  At 12.5 feet, Evacuations are possible in Duross Heights. Airport 
  Road at the New Castle Airport floods is closed. Businesses are 
  flooded. Flooding increases in Newark. Flooding also increases on 
  Barksdale Road and can extend onto Casho Mill Road. Businesses on 
  South College Avenue take on water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1:15 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 11.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 1:15 PM EDT Saturday was 11.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage this evening
    to a stage of 5.0 feet.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    11.6 feet on 09/24/2011.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (1 pm)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Sun  Mon        Stg Time Date

Christina River
Coochs Bridge   11.0  11.5 Sat 1 pm   5.0  MSG          Cresting  


&&

LAT...LON 3964 7578 3970 7578 3965 7570 3968 7565
      3968 7557 3959 7569


$$

Hoeflich

811 
WGUS41 KPHI 231847
FLWPHI

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
247 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the 
following rivers in Delaware...

  Christina River At Coochs Bridge affecting New Castle County.



For the Christina River...including Coochs Bridge...Moderate 
flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most 
flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 600 PM EDT.

&&

DEC003-232200-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-240323T2200Z/
/CHBD1.2.ER.240323T1642Z.240323T1900Z.240323T2013Z.NO/
247 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Christina River at Coochs Bridge.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Flooding begins in fields and floodplain 
  adjacent to the river.
  At 11.0 feet, Flooding begins in the town of Christiana. East Main 
  Street (Del 7) begins to flood as does Water Street. Meadow Road 
  near New Castle Airport is subject to flooding. Barksdale Road 
  near Casho Mill Road is also subject to flooding as are 
  residential backyards.
  At 11.5 feet, Portions of Duross Heights near New Castle Airport 
  begin to flood including Don Avenue. Airport Road at the New 
  Castle Airport begins to flood as the Christina River backs up the 
  Nonesuch Creek. Walther Road in the Bear area also floods. 
  Flooding also occurs around Smalley's Pond Dam in Christiana.
  At 12.0 feet, Significant flooding occurs on Meadow Road in 
  Christiana. Roads are closed. Homes are flooded. Salem Church Road 
  and Reybold Road floods in Christiana also flood and are subject 
  to closures. Residential backyards can flood in this area. 
  Flooding also occurs in Newark on West Chestnut Hill Road and 
  South College Avenue.
  At 12.5 feet, Evacuations are possible in Duross Heights. Airport 
  Road at the New Castle Airport floods is closed. Businesses are 
  flooded. Flooding increases in Newark. Flooding also increases on 
  Barksdale Road and can extend onto Casho Mill Road. Businesses on 
  South College Avenue take on water.
  At 13.0 feet, Flooding increases. Evacuations also increase in the 
  towns of Newark and Christiana. Roads become impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:30 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 12.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 2:30 PM EDT Saturday was 12.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.1
    feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    late this afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    12.1 feet on 07/12/2004.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (3 pm)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Sun  Mon        Stg Time Date

Christina River
Coochs Bridge   11.0  12.0 Sat 2 pm   5.2  MSG        12.1 3pm 3/23


&&

LAT...LON 3964 7578 3970 7578 3965 7570 3968 7565
      3968 7557 3959 7569


$$

Hoeflich

779 
WGUS81 KPHI 232126
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
526 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Delaware...

  Christina River At Coochs Bridge affecting New Castle County.



For the Christina River...including Coochs Bridge...Minor flooding 
is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most 
flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 800 PM EDT.

&&

DEC003-240000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-240324T0000Z/
/CHBD1.2.ER.240323T1642Z.240323T1945Z.240323T2211Z.NO/
526 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Christina River at Coochs Bridge.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Flooding begins in fields and floodplain 
  adjacent to the river.
  At 11.0 feet, Flooding begins in the town of Christiana. East Main 
  Street (Del 7) begins to flood as does Water Street. Meadow Road 
  near New Castle Airport is subject to flooding. Barksdale Road 
  near Casho Mill Road is also subject to flooding as are 
  residential backyards.
  At 11.5 feet, Portions of Duross Heights near New Castle Airport 
  begin to flood including Don Avenue. Airport Road at the New 
  Castle Airport begins to flood as the Christina River backs up the 
  Nonesuch Creek. Walther Road in the Bear area also floods. 
  Flooding also occurs around Smalley's Pond Dam in Christiana.
  At 12.0 feet, Significant flooding occurs on Meadow Road in 
  Christiana. Roads are closed. Homes are flooded. Salem Church Road 
  and Reybold Road floods in Christiana also flood and are subject 
  to closures. Residential backyards can flood in this area. 
  Flooding also occurs in Newark on West Chestnut Hill Road and 
  South College Avenue.
  At 12.5 feet, Evacuations are possible in Duross Heights. Airport 
  Road at the New Castle Airport floods is closed. Businesses are 
  flooded. Flooding increases in Newark. Flooding also increases on 
  Barksdale Road and can extend onto Casho Mill Road. Businesses on 
  South College Avenue take on water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 5:15 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 11.8 feet and falling.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 5:15 PM EDT Saturday was 12.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
    maximum value of 11.5 feet this evening. It will fall below
    flood stage this evening.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    11.8 feet on 09/07/2011.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (5 pm)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Sun  Mon        Stg Time Date

Christina River
Coochs Bridge   11.0  11.8 Sat 5 pm   5.4  MSG      Crested & Falling


&&

LAT...LON 3964 7578 3970 7578 3965 7570 3968 7565
      3968 7557 3959 7569


$$

Hoeflich

422 
WGUS81 KPHI 232224
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
624 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Delaware...

  Christina River At Coochs Bridge affecting New Castle County.



DEC003-232330-
/O.CAN.KPHI.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-240323T2224Z/
/CHBD1.2.ER.240323T1642Z.240323T1945Z.240323T2205Z.NO/
624 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Christina River At Coochs Bridge.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 6:15 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 10.8 feet and falling.
  - Forecast...The river will fall to 5.9 feet by late this
    evening.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (6 pm)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Sun  Mon        Stg Time Date

Christina River
Coochs Bridge   11.0  10.8 Sat 6 pm   5.3  MSG      Crested & Falling


&&

LAT...LON 3964 7578 3970 7578 3965 7570 3968 7565
      3968 7557 3959 7569


$$

Hoeflich

The office that day

Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 23, 8:50 AM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	PHI	New Castle	2 hr
Mar 23, 11:15 AM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	New Castle	6 hr
Mar 23, 11:35 AM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	PHI	New Castle	3 hr
Mar 23, 3:05 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	PHI	New Castle	117 min
Mar 23, 3:36 PM EDT	Coastal Flood Watch	PHI	Kent, Sussex	24 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.