Storm Could Bring Localized Flooding and Damaging Winds
July 31, 2025/
Delaware state officials are urging people in the First State to be aware and prepare for potential flooding and strong winds this afternoon through tonight from a severe storm that could produce excessive rainfall rates in excess of 2 inches per hour. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flash Flood and Severe Storm Risk from This afternoon into tonight. Showers and thunderstorms with excessive rainfall could lead to flash flooding of urbanized and poor drainage areas, small streams, and creeks. Flooding could result in road closures. Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible with locally damaging winds, resulting in tree damage and power outages. A Flood Watch is in effect for the area through 6 AM Friday. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency is monitoring weather conditions and will work with county emergency management officials to respond and address any emerging needs. DelDOT will update road closure information and issue travel advisories on its website–Deldot.gov.
Meanwhile Governor Wes Moore is urging Marylanders also to prepare for potential flash flooding and severe storms that are forecasted for this afternoon. The greatest risk for impacts are along the I-95 corridor and upper Eastern Shore, with all counties in Maryland currently under a flood watch except Garrett and Allegany counties. The heaviest rainfall is expected between 3 p.m. and midnight this evening. According to The National Weather Service, a cold front moving into the area has the potential to bring torrential rain and thunderstorms capable of producing localized damaging winds and widespread flooding. Some areas could see rainfall rates of 1-2ā per half hour, and localized total rainfall amounts of 4-6ā.