Red Clay Creek at Wooddale, DE
Is Red Clay Creek at Wooddale, DE flooding right now?
Red Clay Creek at Wooddale, DE measured 2.86 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 4.1 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.86 ft
Streamflow
28 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.62 ft on Mon, Sep 15, 2003.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5.5 ft | 2.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 4.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8.5 ft | 5.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 7.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.62 ft | 2003-09-15 |
| 13.93 ft | 1999-09-16 |
| 13.53 ft | 2004-09-28 |
| 12.99 ft | 2011-08-28 |
| 12.18 ft | 2020-08-08 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Calf Run at Marshallton, DE | 2.6 mi | New Castle County |
| Little Mill Creek near Newport, DE | 2.8 mi | New Castle County |
| Brandywine Creek at Wilmington, DE | 3.2 mi | New Castle County |
| Red Clay Creek near Stanton, DE | 3.3 mi | New Castle County |
| Mill Creek at Mill Creek Road at Hockessin, DE | 3.4 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.