West Branch Brandywine Creek at Modena, PA

Chester County, Pennsylvania · USGS gauge 01480617 · NWS MODP1 · West Branch Brandywine Creek flood status · Pennsylvania river levels

Nearby: river levels near Downingtown · river levels near Kennett Square

Is West Branch Brandywine Creek at Modena, PA flooding right now?

No — West Branch Brandywine Creek at Modena, PA is at 3.35 ft, 5.7 ft below its 9 ft flood stage, as of 68 min ago.

Gauge height
3.35 ft
as of 68 min ago
Streamflow
107 cfs
data refreshed 7 min ago

Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.38 ft on Thu, Sep 2, 2021.

Flood stages at this gauge

CategoryStageCurrent distance
Action7.5 ft4.2 ft below
Minor flood9 ft5.7 ft below
Moderate flood10 ft6.7 ft below
Major flood12 ft8.7 ft below

Highest crests on record

StageDate
13.38 ft2021-09-02
12.47 ft1973-06-29
11.48 ft1972-06-22
11.48 ft2021-06-08
10.75 ft2018-08-13

Nearby gauges

GaugeDistanceCounty
West Branch Brandywine Creek at Coatesville, PA2.2 miChester County
Buck Run at Doe Run, PA2.5 miChester County
Doe Run above Tributary at Springdell, PA4.1 miChester County
Little Broad Run near Marshallton, PA4.7 miChester County
Birch Run near Wagontown, PA5.1 miChester County
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.

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