Brandywine Creek at Wilmington, DE
Is Brandywine Creek at Wilmington, DE flooding right now?
Brandywine Creek at Wilmington, DE measured 18.67 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 5.8 ft below its 24.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
18.67 ft
Streamflow
245 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 24.5 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 22 ft | 3.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 24.5 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 8.3 ft below |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Mill Creek near Newport, DE | 3.0 mi | New Castle County |
| Shellpot Creek at Wilmington, DE | 3.1 mi | New Castle County |
| Red Clay Creek at Wooddale, DE | 3.2 mi | New Castle County |
| Calf Run at Marshallton, DE | 4.9 mi | New Castle County |
| Red Clay Creek near Stanton, DE | 5.0 mi | New Castle 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.