Major Flood
11.5 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
10.5 ft
Minor Flood
9.5 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
11.5 ft
Significant flooding occurs along Rifle Range Road. The roadway is closed. Backwater increases on Turkey Branch increasing the flooding on Rifle Range Road. Backwater also increases on Bridgeville Branch.
10.5 ft
Flooding increases along Rifle Range Road and is subject to closure. High water on the Nanticoke could produce backwater effects on both Turkey Branch and Bridgeville Branch and cause additional flooding as a result.
9.5 ft
Rifle Range Road begins to flood. High water on the Nanticoke could produce backwater effects on Bridgeville Branch and cause additional flooding near North Main street.
8 ft
Adjacent open space, next to the river, begins to flood. High water on the Nanticoke could produce backwater effects on Bridgeville Branch.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 1979 | 10.31 ft | 3,020 cfs |
| Dec 18, 2023 | 9.85 ft | — |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 9.71 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BGLD1
River
Nanticoke River
County
Sussex, DE
Coordinates
38.7283°N, 75.5619°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Nanticoke River at Bridgeville?
The Nanticoke River at Bridgeville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01487000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Nanticoke River at Bridgeville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Nanticoke River at Bridgeville is 9.5 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10.5 feet, and major flooding at 11.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Nanticoke River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Nanticoke River at Bridgeville to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Nanticoke River at Bridgeville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sussex County, Delaware at coordinates 38.7283°N, 75.5619°W. USGS site number: 01487000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey