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Hurricane Run
Map of Hurricane Run mouth location
Map of Hurricane Run mouth location
Map of Hurricane Run mouth location
Map of Hurricane Run mouth location
Location of Hurricane Run mouth
Other name(s) Tributary to Rocky Run
Country United States
State Delaware
County New Castle
Physical characteristics
Main source Beaver Creek divide
about 0.25 miles west of Devonshire, Delaware
372 ft (113 m)
39°49′40″N 075°32′50″W / 39.82778°N 75.54722°W / 39.82778; -75.54722
River mouth Rocky Run
about 0.5 miles north of Tavistock, Delaware
226 ft (69 m)
39°49′00″N 075°33′33″W / 39.81667°N 75.55917°W / 39.81667; -75.55917
Basin features
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River system Delaware River
Tributaries
  • Left:
    unnamed tributaries
  • Right:
    unnamed tributaries
Bridges Woodlawn Road

Hurricane Run is a small stream, also known as a "tributary," located in New Castle County, Delaware. It's like a smaller helper stream that flows into a larger one. Hurricane Run eventually joins Rocky Run, which is another stream that flows into Brandywine Creek, and then into the mighty Delaware River.

The Journey of Hurricane Run

Hurricane Run begins its journey about 0.25 miles west of Devonshire, Delaware. This is where the stream "rises," meaning it's the starting point of its flow.

Flowing Towards Rocky Run

From its source, Hurricane Run flows generally towards the southwest. It travels through the landscape, collecting water from its surroundings. Its journey ends when it meets and joins Rocky Run. This meeting point is about 0.5 miles north of Tavistock, Delaware.

Part of a Bigger Water System

Even though Hurricane Run is a small stream, it's an important part of a much larger water system. Its waters contribute to Rocky Run, which then flows into Brandywine Creek, and finally into the Delaware River. This shows how all streams and rivers are connected, forming a big network that carries water across the land.

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