Chester Creek near Chester, PA
Is Chester Creek near Chester, PA flooding right now?
Chester Creek near Chester, PA measured 2.49 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 5.5 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.49 ft
Streamflow
31 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.6 ft on Mon, Sep 13, 1971.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 11.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.6 ft | 1971-09-13 |
| 19.55 ft | 1999-09-16 |
| 17.54 ft | 2010-10-01 |
| 17.38 ft | 2020-08-08 |
| 17.1 ft | 2020-08-04 |
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Ridley Creek at Media, PA | 3.3 mi | Delaware County |
| Crum Creek at Eddystone, PA | 3.6 mi | Delaware County |
| Muckinipattis Creek at Chester Pike at Glenolden PA | 6.2 mi | Delaware County |
| Crum Creek near Newtown Square, PA | 7.6 mi | Delaware County |
| Darby Creek near Darby, PA | 8.3 mi | Delaware 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.