Flooding from heavy rain early Monday morning was reported in portions of the northern New Castle County and in elsewhere in the region.
More than three inches of rain was reported on already saturated areas along White Clay Creek, leading to damage to the state park of the same name.
DNRECC’s Divison of Parks & Recreation has announced that White Clay Creek State Park sustained damage from flooding due to heavy rain this morning, forcing the closing of some areas of the park and cancellation of some activities.
One bridge at the park that allows access to the Nature Center was moved off its abutments. Trees were often down on trails.
Flooding was also reported downstream in Stanton and and to the west in Elkton, MD.
See WHYY story below on flooding in region.
AAA Mid-Atlantic reported a high level of vehicle-related calls tied to flooding.
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Turn Around when water appears to be high.
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Never drive through standing water. Standing water can be deceiving and motorists should avoid it.
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Slow down, brake early and drive with greater caution. Drivers are more likely to lose control of the vehicle when roads are wet.
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Increase following distance.
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Use the center l lanes. When driving during heavy rain, use center lanes of the road (without straddling the yellow line).
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Watch for hydroplaning. No car is immune from hydroplaning on wet surfaces.
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Use your defroster. Keep the air inside your car dry and prevent windows from fogging.
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Take the nearest exit. If conditions worsen to the point where there is any doubt about your safety, take the nearest exit. Don’t just stop on the shoulder or under a bridge. If your visibility is compromised.
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Never attempt to start a flood-damaged until a thorough vehicle inspection has been performed by a qualified technician. Your first step should be to contact your insurance company(provided you have comprehensive coverage) for help in determining the best course of action.
