Is the White Clay Creek flooding?

Delaware · 3 gauges · Delaware river levels

The White Clay Creek is tracked by 3 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 White Clay Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 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 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 White Clay Creek near Newark, DE. The highest level ever recorded there was 17.74 ft on 22 June 1972, carrying 9,080 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1932 (85 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.97 ft, 12.8 ft below that record.

Drains 89 sq mi · gauge elevation 8 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
White Clay Creek at Newark, DENo flooding5.15 ft11.5 ft
White Clay Creek near Newark, DENo flooding4.97 ft13 ft
White Clay Creek at Stanton, DENo flood stage defined1.94 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.