West Branch Brandywine Creek at Modena, PA
Is West Branch Brandywine Creek at Modena, PA flooding right now?
West Branch Brandywine Creek at Modena, PA measured 2.93 ft on 2026-09-11 00:30:00 UTC. That observation was 6.1 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.93 ft
Streamflow
33 cfs
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.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7.5 ft | 4.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 6.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 7.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 9.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.38 ft | 2021-09-02 |
| 12.47 ft | 1973-06-29 |
| 11.48 ft | 1972-06-22 |
| 11.48 ft | 2021-06-08 |
| 10.75 ft | 2018-08-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Brandywine Creek at Coatesville, PA | 2.2 mi | Chester County |
| Buck Run at Doe Run, PA | 2.5 mi | Chester County |
| Doe Run above Tributary at Springdell, PA | 4.1 mi | Chester County |
| Little Broad Run near Marshallton, PA | 4.7 mi | Chester County |
| Birch Run near Wagontown, PA | 5.1 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.