East Branch Brandywine Creek below Downingtown, PA
Is East Branch Brandywine Creek below Downingtown, PA flooding right now?
East Branch Brandywine Creek below Downingtown, PA measured 3.09 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 3.9 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.09 ft
Streamflow
69 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.11 ft on Thu, Sep 2, 2021.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 2.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 3.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 5.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 7.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.11 ft | 2021-09-02 |
| 14.79 ft | 1999-09-16 |
| 14.38 ft | 2006-06-28 |
| 13.73 ft | 2011-08-28 |
| 13.59 ft | 2020-08-04 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Creek at Ravine Road near Downingtown, PA | 2.1 mi | Chester County |
| Little Broad Run near Marshallton, PA | 2.1 mi | Chester County |
| Broad Run at Northbrook, PA | 2.7 mi | Chester County |
| Beaver Creek at Mary St Field at Downingtown, PA | 3.4 mi | Chester County |
| Unn Tributary to Valley Creek at Hwy 30 at Exton, PA | 4.4 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.