Christina River at Coochs Bridge

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What floods at each level

• 13 ft

  Flooding increases. Evacuations also increase in the towns of Newark and Christiana. Roads become impassable.

• 12.5 ft

  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.

• 12 ft

  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.

• 11.5 ft

  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.

• 11 ft

  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.

• 9 ft

  Flooding begins in fields and floodplain adjacent to the river.

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