Brandywine Creek at Chadds Ford, PA
Is Brandywine Creek at Chadds Ford, PA flooding right now?
Brandywine Creek at Chadds Ford, PA measured 1.89 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 7.1 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.89 ft
Streamflow
198 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.04 ft on Thu, Sep 2, 2021.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 6.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 7.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 9.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 11.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.04 ft | 2021-09-02 |
| 17.15 ft | 1999-09-17 |
| 16.56 ft | 1972-06-22 |
| 16.05 ft | 2014-05-01 |
| 15.23 ft | 2011-08-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| E Br Red Clay Creek, Birch St at Kennett Square PA | 6.3 mi | Chester County |
| Red Clay Creek near Kennett Square, PA | 6.4 mi | Chester County |
| Broad Run at Northbrook, PA | 6.4 mi | Chester County |
| Brandywine Creek at Wilmington, DE | 7.0 mi | New Castle County |
| Unn Tributary to WB Red Clay Creek at Kennett Square, PA | 7.3 mi | Chester County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.