Is the White Clay Creek flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Clay Creek at Newark, DE | No flooding | 5.15 ft | 11.5 ft | |
| White Clay Creek near Newark, DE | No flooding | 4.97 ft | 13 ft | |
| White Clay Creek at Stanton, DE | No flood stage defined | 1.94 ft | — |