AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFlooding & Storm Impacts: A major rainstorm hit the Hockessin area Thursday, dumping 3.65 inches and triggering flash flooding and lightning damage; Mill Creek Road was closed and power-line repairs are expected to take until at least Friday morning. Regional Flood Watch: The Philly region—including all of Delaware—stayed under flood warnings and a rinse-and-repeat flood watch as storms dropped record-setting July 9 rainfall. Drought Watch: Delaware’s drought outlook worsened after an unusually dry start to the year, with the state still under a statewide drought watch and nearly 7 inches below average rainfall for 2026. Coastal Resilience: Lewes leaders backed a beach sand movement pilot program to better track how sand shifts and guide future shoreline management. DNREC & Public Input: DNREC is seeking public input on proposed Delaware state park rule changes, including updates affecting fishing and access. Mosquito Control: Delaware’s mosquito control section scheduled evening insecticide spraying in and near Bethel and Milford, plus areas around Lincoln, Bridgeville, and Seaford. Water Safety: Delaware-linked University of Delaware research highlighted how Cyclospora can spread via contaminated water or produce, even when no local cases are reported.
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