| Abstract: | On July 5, 1989, intense rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Allison caused severe flooding in northern New Castle County, Delaware. The flooding claimed three lives, and damage was estimated to be $5 million. Flood conditions were aggravated locally by rapid runoff from expansive urban areas. Record- breaking floods occurred on many streams in northern New Castle County. Peak discharges at three active, continuous-record streamflow-gaging stations, one active crest-stage station, and at two discontinued streamflow-gaging stations exceeded previously recorded maximums. Estimated recurrence intervals for peak flow at the three active, continuous-record streamflow stations exceeded 100 years. The U.S. Geological Survey conducted comprehensive post-flood surveys to determine peak water-surface elevations that occurred on affected streams and their tributaries during the flood of July 5, 1989. Detailed surveys were performed near bridge crossings to provide additional information on the extent and severity of the flooding and the effects of hydraulic constrictions on floodwaters. |
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| ProdID: | 29073 |
| Citation Author: | Paulachok, G. N.; Simmons, R. H.; Tallman, A. J. |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | vi, 29 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm. |
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| Citation Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey ;
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| Citation Series: | Water-Resources Investigations Report |
| Citation Series Code: | WRI |
| Citation Series Number: | 94-4188 |
| Citation Search Results Text: | Storm and flood of July 5, 1989, in northern New Castle County, Delaware; 1995; WRI; 94-4188; Paulachok, G. N.; Simmons, R. H.; Tallman, A. J. |
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| Citation Year: | 1995 |
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| Text: | Storm and flood of July 5, 1989, in northern New Castle County, Delaware; 1995; WRI; 94-4188; Paulachok, G. N.; Simmons, R. H.; Tallman, A. J. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.usgs.gov/wri/1994/4188/report-thumb.jpg |
| URL (DOCUMENT): | http://pubs.usgs.gov/wri/1994/4188/report.pdf |
| Date Other: | Fri, 1 Dec 1995 00:00 -0600 |
| Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey ;
Earth Science Information Center, Open-File Reports Section [distributor], |
