Deer Creek near Darlington, MD
Is Deer Creek near Darlington, MD flooding right now?
Deer Creek near Darlington, MD measured 0.97 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 9.0 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.97 ft
Streamflow
50 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.98 ft on Wed, Apr 30, 2014.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 9.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 13.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 16.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.98 ft | 2014-04-30 |
| 13.47 ft | 2018-08-31 |
| 12.32 ft | 2006-06-28 |
| 11.95 ft | 2024-01-10 |
| 10.87 ft | 2010-10-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna River at Conowingo, MD | 2.9 mi | Harford County |
| Swan Creek at Swan Creek, MD | 7.1 mi | Harford County |
| Octoraro Creek near Richardsmere, MD | 7.4 mi | Cecil County |
| Principio Creek near Principio Furnace, MD | 8.1 mi | Cecil County |
| Bynum Run at Bel Air, MD | 9.0 mi | Harford 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.