White Clay Creek near Strickersville, PA
Is White Clay Creek near Strickersville, PA flooding right now?
No — White Clay Creek near Strickersville, PA is at 3.44 ft, 6.1 ft below its 9.5 ft flood stage, as of 70 min ago.
Gauge height
3.44 ft
Streamflow
82 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9.5 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.71 ft on Thu, Sep 16, 1999.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 5.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9.5 ft | 6.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 7.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 8.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.71 ft | 1999-09-16 |
| 14.28 ft | 2003-09-15 |
| 14.07 ft | 2004-09-28 |
| 13.53 ft | 2011-08-28 |
| 13.1 ft | 2020-08-04 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch White Clay Creek near Chesterville, PA | 1.8 mi | Chester County |
| Trout Run at Avondale, PA | 5.1 mi | Chester County |
| East Branch White Clay Creek at Avondale, PA | 5.6 mi | Chester County |
| BIG ELK CREEK AT ELK MILLS, MD | 6.2 mi | Cecil County |
| Red Clay Creek near Kennett Square, PA | 6.4 mi | Chester County |
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