White Clay Creek near Strickersville, PA
Is White Clay Creek near Strickersville, PA flooding right now?
White Clay Creek near Strickersville, PA measured 3.01 ft on 2026-09-11 00:30:00 UTC. That observation was 6.5 ft below its 9.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.01 ft
Streamflow
32 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.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9.5 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 9.0 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 |
| White Clay Creek at Newark, DE | 4.2 mi | New Castle County |
| Mill Creek at Mill Creek Road at Hockessin, DE | 4.5 mi | New Castle County |
| Pike Creek near Newark, DE | 4.9 mi | New Castle County |
| Trout Run at Avondale, 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.