RIVER GAUGE · RED CLAY CREEK
Red Clay Creek at Stanton
New Castle County, Delaware
Water level7.63 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action16 ft1,867 cfs
Minor flood17 ft
Moderate flood21 ft
Major flood23 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 23 ft
Major flooding occurs on Route 4. Stanton Road is subject to closures.
- 21 ft
Flooding begins on Route 4.
- 19 ft
Flooding begins in the Glenville section.
- 18 ft
Several feet of water are possible on West Newport Pike in Stanton. Old Stanton Christiana Road near Shone Lumber floods.
- 16 ft
Spotty flooding is possible on West Newport Pike in Stanton.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2003 | 25.52 ft | 35,600 cfs |
| Sep 15, 1999 | 23.5 ft | 8,260 cfs |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 23.43 ft | — |
More on Red Clay Creek
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