Is the West Branch Brandywine Creek flooding?

Pennsylvania · 3 gauges · Pennsylvania river levels

The West Branch Brandywine Creek is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Pennsylvania. 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 West Branch Brandywine Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 3 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 Pennsylvania river levels.

data refreshed 8 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 West Branch Brandywine Creek at Coatesville, PA. The highest level ever recorded there was 12.30 ft on 9 August 1942, carrying 8,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1942 (62 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.46 ft, 8.8 ft below that record.

Drains 46 sq mi · gauge elevation 306 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
West Branch Brandywine Creek near Honey Brook, PANo flooding0.96 ft7 ft
West Branch Brandywine Creek at Coatesville, PANo flooding3.46 ft7 ft
West Branch Brandywine Creek at Modena, PANo flooding2.93 ft9 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.