012 NOUS41 KPHI 141901 PNSPHI DEZ001>004-MDZ012-015-019-020-NJZ001-007>010-012>027-PAZ054-055- 060>062-070-071-101>106-150715- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 301 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026 To: Subscribers - NOAA Weather Wire Service, Emergency Managers Weather Information Network, and other NWS Partners and Employees From: Ray Kruzdlo - Senior Service Hydrologist Subject: Flood Categories Changing for the Brandywine Creek at Wilmington, Delaware On or about Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the National Weather Service (NWS) will introduce new flood categories for the Brandywine Creek at Wilmington, Delaware (NWS - WMND1, USGS #01481500). Along with the flood categories, impacts listed on the National Water Prediction Service (NWPS) will also be updated. All of the changes have been coordinated with the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the federal agency who owns and operates the gauge, as well as the National Weather Service's Middle-Atlantic River Forecast Center (NWS MARFC) who provides model guidance and forecasts. Due to the removal of Mill Dam and the need to relocate the gauge, flood category and impact changes were required to continue offering NWS flood warning services. OLD FLOOD CATEGORIES NEW FLOOD CATEGORIES Action Stage 14.5 feet 22.0 feet Flood stage: 16.5 feet 24.5 feet Moderate flood stage: 18.0 feet 26.0 feet Major flood stage: 19.0 feet 27.0 feet United States Geological Survey observation data can be viewed online at: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/USGS-01481500 National Weather Service river forecasts can be viewed online at: https://water.noaa.gov Specific hydrologic information pertaining to Brandywine Creek at Wilmington can be viewed online at: https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/WMND1 If you have questions, please contact: Ray Kruzdlo National Weather Service Senior Service Hydrologist Phone: 609-261-6605 ext 234 Email:raymond.kruzdlo@noaa.gov $$  380 NOUS43 KTOP 141918 PNSTOP KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-150730- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Topeka KS 218 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026 ...NWS Damage Survey for 04/13/2026 Tornado Event Update #1... .Update...#1 ..Quenemo Tornado... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 65 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.03 miles Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/13/2026 Start Time: 07:02 PM CDT Start Location: 1 NE Quenemo / Osage County / KS Start Lat/Lon: 38.5911 / -95.512 End Date: 04/13/2026 End Time: 07:03 PM CDT End Location: 1 NE Quenemo / Osage County / KS End Lat/Lon: 38.5913 / -95.5116 ..Ottawa Tornado... Rating: EF2 Estimated Peak Wind: 125 mph Path Length /statute/: 7.30 miles Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 3 Start Date: 04/13/2026 Start Time: 07:23 PM CDT Start Location: 3 WSW Ottawa / Franklin County / KS Start Lat/Lon: 38.6012 / -95.321 End Date: 04/13/2026 End Time: 07:48 PM CDT End Location: 3 E Ottawa / Franklin County / KS End Lat/Lon: 38.6134 / -95.1993 && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$  211 NOUS43 KDVN 141919 PNSDVN IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ001-002-007- 009-015>018-024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-150130- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL 219 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026 Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening, and these storms could be particularly strong. It is extremely important to plan now what you will do if severe weather strikes and pay close attention to forecasts and warnings. This afternoon's tornado situation is particularly dangerous. Tornadoes this afternoon could lead to considerable damage and pose high risk to life. If a tornado warning is issued, do not hesitate. Go to your shelter area immediately! Hail up to the size of baseballs or larger is possible this afternoon and may cause extensive property damage. Now is the time to prepare for storms. If you intend to move vehicles or other property into shelter, do it now. This is also the time to move pets or livestock to shelter as needed. Remember that a watch means conditions are favorable for severe weather. It is your head's up that severe weather is possible in the next several hours. A warning means that severe weather is occurring or about to occur very shortly and that you need to take immediate action to protect your life. Whether you are at work, home, school, or anywhere else, identify your safe area now and be alert for warnings. The safest place to be during a tornado or extreme storm is in a sturdy structure away from windows in the basement or on the lowest floor in an interior room such as a bathroom or closet. If you are in a mobile home, camping, or outdoors, go to a sturdy structure long before the storms arrive. When a warning is issued or severe weather threatens, immediately seek shelter inside a sturdy building away from windows. If a tornado is possible, go to the safe area in the building immediately! If you hear outdoor warning sirens, first go to your shelter area, then seek more information. Please pay close attention to the weather this afternoon and take quick action if storms approach. $$  864 NOUS46 KEKA 141937 PNSEKA CAZ109>115-150745- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Eureka CA 1237 PM PDT Tue Apr 14 2026 ...PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT... Routine maintenance is being conducted on the Cold Springs NOAA Weather Radio Transmitter. Only intermittent interruptions can be expected today, April 14th. $$