White Clay Creek near Newark, DE
Is White Clay Creek near Newark, DE flooding right now?
White Clay Creek near Newark, DE measured 4.97 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 8.0 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.97 ft
Streamflow
33 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 16.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 23 ft on Mon, Jul 5, 1937.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 10.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 16.5 ft | 11.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 23 ft | 1937-07-05 |
| 17.96 ft | 2004-09-28 |
| 17.74 ft | 1972-06-22 |
| 17.57 ft | 1999-09-16 |
| 17.23 ft | 2011-08-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pike Creek near Newark, DE | 1.2 mi | New Castle County |
| White Clay Creek at Stanton, DE | 1.6 mi | New Castle County |
| Red Clay Creek near Stanton, DE | 2.2 mi | New Castle County |
| Calf Run at Marshallton, DE | 2.3 mi | New Castle County |
| White Clay Creek at Newark, DE | 4.0 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.