Is the Red Clay Creek flooding?

Delaware · 2 gauges · Delaware river levels

The Red Clay Creek is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Delaware. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Red Clay Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Delaware river levels.

data refreshed 15 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Red Clay Creek at Wooddale, DE. The highest level ever recorded there was 17.62 ft on 15 September 2003, carrying 15,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1943 (82 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.87 ft, 14.8 ft below that record.

Drains 47 sq mi · gauge elevation 80 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Red Clay Creek at Wooddale, DENo flooding2.87 ft7 ft
Red Clay Creek near Stanton, DENo flooding7.63 ft17 ft
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.