Flash Flood Warning — Kent County, Delaware
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 20 at 6:53PM EDT until August 20 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
FFWPHI The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Kent County in central Delaware... Northern Caroline County in eastern Maryland... Southeastern Queen Anne's County in northeastern Maryland... * Until 1100 PM EDT. * At 653 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 2.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Dover, Denton, Harrington, Camden, Greensboro, Oakland, Ridgely, Bowers, Goldsboro, Woodside and Vio
Effective August 20, 2026 at 6:53 PM ET · Expires August 20, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Expires
August 20, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Also In Effect For
This same Flash Flood Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for Kent County, Delaware?
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Is this Flash Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 20, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for Kent County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flash Flood Warning is also in effect for Caroline County, Queen Anne's County.