BlockGlasgow, Delaware
32 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1904 and the latest in 1993. It stands in the Glasgow census division. It lies in ZIP code area 19702. The Survey maps it on the Saint Georges quadrangle. 15,288 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 72 feet above sea level.
On record in Glasgow
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register 1 record
La Grangelisted 1974
Population over time
2 figuresGlasgow grew from 14,303 to 15,288 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,303 | |
| 2020 | 15,288 | +985 (+7%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
12 surveys from 32 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1904 USGS Wilmington quadrangle1:62500
- 1906 USGS Wilmington quadrangle1:62500, 7 printings
- 1919 USGS Wilmington quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1946 USGS Wilmington quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1953 USGS Saint Georges quadrangle1:24000, 5 printings
- 1955 USGS Wilmington quadrangle1:250000
- 1957 USGS Wilmington quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1959 USGS Wilmington quadrangle1:250000, 3 printings
- 1966 USGS Wilmington quadrangle1:250000, 4 printings
- 1972 USGS Wilmington quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1984 USGS Wilmington quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
- 1993 USGS Saint Georges quadrangle1:24000
Fires near this place
10 since 2005Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 10 fires within 5 miles of Glasgow between 2005 and 2019, burning about 47 acres in total. None started naturally. 2 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Recreation and ceremony | 4 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 2 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 2 |
| Smoking | 1 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 April 2008 | Recreation and ceremony | under an acre | Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service | not named |
| 18 March 2015 | Arson/incendiarism | 9.5 acres | Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service | not named |
| 18 March 2006 | Smoking | under an acre | Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service | not named |
| 18 March 2006 | Misuse of fire by a minor | 1.5 acres | Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service | not named |
| 11 March 2014 | Recreation and ceremony | under an acre | Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service | not named |
| 1 March 2008 | Recreation and ceremony | under an acre | Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service | not named |
| 27 February 2016 | Arson/incendiarism | 3.0 acres | Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service | not named |
| 1 December 2005 | Equipment and vehicle use | under an acre | Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
8 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 8 workings within 5 miles of Glasgow: 7 past producers, 1 producer. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction, Iron. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Hill Mine | Iron | Past Producer | ||
| Iron Hill Mine | Iron | Past Producer | ||
| Freeway Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Sedimentary | |
| Freeway Sand Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Whittington Sand & Gravel Pit & Mil | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Sedimentary | |
| Whittington Sand Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Woodlawn Sand & Gravel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Woodlawn Sand & Gravel Pit & Mill | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Sedimentary |
Storms near this place
21 since 1995Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Glasgow in 21 storm reports between 1995 and 2021: 14 thunderstorm wind, 2 funnel cloud, 2 flash flood, 1 tornado. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Glasgow | $100,000 | A severe thunderstorm produced wind damage across central New Castle County, mainly just north of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. Downed trees damaged homes in the Fieldstone Crossing and Hickory Woods Developments in the Red Lion and Bear areas of Red Lion and New Castle Hundreds. Trees were reported knocked down along State Route 72, at the intersection of State Routes 72 and 71 and from Woods Road to School House Road near Bear. Farther to the east, trees and poles were also knocked down along Delaware State Route 9 in Delaware City. There was also roof damage to a couple of structures. A mesonet site measured a wind gust of 62 mph in the city. |
| August 2008 | Lightning | Glasgow | $25,000 | Lightning struck a home on Hempstead Drive near Glasglow. When firefighters arrived, they found smoke in the basement and sparks coming from the fireplace. About thirty-five firefighters assisted in extinguishing the blaze. The smoke and fire damage rendered the home temporarily uninhabitable. No injuries were reported. Lightning strikes caused about 3,000 homes and businesses to lose power during the evening of the 14th. |
| June 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Glasgow | $6,000 | no account filed |
| August 2021 | Flash Flood | Glasgow | - | US Route 40 in Glasgow was inundated with flood waters near DE Route 72. |
| April 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Glasgow | - | Several reports of trees and power lines down near Glasgow and Woodside Manor. Time estimated from radar. |
| November 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Glasgow | - | Downed poles closed French Rd near Frazer Rd and Perch Creek Rd. Time estimated from radar. |
| November 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Glasgow | - | Several large tree limbs were downed at a residence, causing minor structural damage. Time estimated from radar. |
| April 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Glasgow | - | An observer reported a downed tree causing a power outage at a home near the border of Maryland and Delaware. |
| October 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Glasgow | - | A tree and wires were downed near the intersection of Old County Rd and Farmington Ave. Time estimated from radar. |
| April 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Glasgow | - | Powerlines taken down due to thunderstorm winds. |
| June 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Glasgow | - | A mesonet site recorded a 59 mph wind gust during a severe thunderstorm in Glasgow (Pencader Hundred). A trained Skywarn Spotter also reported downed trees in Glasgow. |
| September 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Glasgow | - | A severe thunderstorm knocked down several large tree limbs, wires and a few trees in and around Glasgow. |
| July 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Glasgow | - | A severe thunderstorm knocked down a couple of trees in New Castle County north of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal between Glasgow and Saint Georges. Several hundred Delmarva Power and Light customers lost power. |
| June 2013 | Flash Flood | Glasgow | - | The thunderstorms with heavy rain caused flash flooding across the northern tier of New Castle County from Newark east through New Castle and northward to the Pennsylvania border. In Newark, Paper Mill Road was flooded from a tributary of the White Clay Creek. At least one vehicle was stuck in flood waters along the White Clay Creek itself. Several vehicles were stuck in high water along South Chapel Street. Near Newark, flooding occurred on Delaware State Routes 2 and 7 and water rescues were performed. The Persimmon Creek flooded over a roadway and the Christina River flooded parkland. Flooding also occurred along Delaware State Route 1 and Interstate 95 in Christina Hundred. The Christina River at Coochs Bridge had major flooding and was above its 10.5 foot flood stage from 653 p.m. EDT on the 28th through 251 a.m. EDT on the 29th. It crested at 12.89 feet at 1115 p.m. EDT on the 28th. The White Clay Creek at Delaware Park had moderate flooding and was above its 13 foot flood stage from 649 p.m. EDT on the 28th through 154 a.m. EDT on the 29th. It crested at 15.25 feet at 945 p.m. EDT on the 28th. Event precipitation totals included 3.55 inches in Newark, 2.49 inches in Newport, 2.37 inches in Wilmington and 2.13 inches in Hockessin. |
| June 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Glasgow | - | Preceding the tornado touch down, the same parent thunderstorm knocked down trees and wires in Glasgow. |
| August 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Glasgow | - | A severe thunderstorm knocked down trees along U.S. Route 40 in Glasgow. The westbound lanes of the roadway were closed at LaGrange Avenue and large trees were knocked down in Glasgow Park. |
| December 2012 | Flood | Glasgow | - | The heavy rain caused considerable flooding within Wilmington as well as in New Castle. In both locations, vehicles were stuck in high water and firefighters rescued stranded motorists. In Wilmington, the Southbridge area was impacted by the flooding the hardest. South Market Street (along the Christina River), South Herald Street, New Castle Avenue, South Walnut Street (along the Chrsitina River) were totally impassable. Elsewhere in the city, East 12th Street and Interstate 495 were also flooded. Most of the flooding was gone by the middle of the morning on the 21st.||The Christina River at Coochs Bridge had moderate flooding and was above its 10.5 foot flood stage from 535 a.m. EST through 1136 a.m. EST on the 21st. It crested at 11.99 feet at 9 a.m. EST. The Red Clay Creek at Wooddale was above its 7 foot flood stage from 808 a.m. EST through 945 a.m. EST on the 21st. It crested at 7.11 feet at 845 a.m. EST. The Red Clay Creek at Stanton was above its 15 foot flood stage from 853 a.m. EST through 1217 p.m. EST on the 21st. It crested at 15.19 feet at 945 a.m. EST.||Event precipitation totals included 2.45 inches in Newark, 1.64 inches in Newport, 1.44 inches at the Wilmington Airport and 1.43 inches in Middletown. |
| June 2010 | Funnel Cloud | Glasgow | - | A funnel cloud was spotted over Glasgow, but the circulation did not reach the ground. |
| May 1995 | Tornado (F0) | Glasgow | - | A weak tornado (F0) briefly touched down near Lums Pond State Park. It knocked over trees and power lines. A camper and boat were flipped over and minor damage occurred to several houses. |
| July 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Glasgow | - | no account filed |
| June 2004 | Funnel Cloud | Glasgow | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melody Meadows II | 0.6 miles | 32 | |
| Marabou Meadows | 1.0 miles | 32 | |
| Melody Meadows | 1.0 miles | 32 | |
| Four Seasons Park | 1.2 miles | 32 | |
| Belltown Woods | 1.3 miles | 32 | |
| Caravel Farms | 1.4 miles | 32 | |
| Woodside Manor | 1.5 miles | 32 | |
| Porter Square | 1.6 miles | 32 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Glasgow | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q755788 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 214002. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.