Major Flood
10 ft
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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
8.5 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
5.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
11 ft
Barley Mill Road at Little Brook Drive begins to flood. Foxhill Lane and the Wooddale Covered Bridge are closed due to high water. Significant flooding occurs in Brandywine Springs Park.
10 ft
West Rolling Mill Road floods. Creek Road between Pyles Ford Road and Way Road is closed due to flooding.
8.5 ft
Flooding begins near Old Capital Trail and Newport Road.
7.5 ft
Barley Mill Road begins to flood. Brandywine Springs Park floods.
5.5 ft
Flooding begins in adjacent open fields.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2003 | 17.62 ft | 32,400 cfs |
| Sep 16, 1999 | 13.93 ft | 7,650 cfs |
| Sep 27, 2004 | 13.53 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RCCD1
River
Red Clay Creek
County
New Castle, DE
Coordinates
39.7628°N, 75.6364°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Red Clay Creek at Wooddale?
The Red Clay Creek at Wooddale gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01480000) 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 Red Clay Creek at Wooddale?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Red Clay Creek at Wooddale is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 5.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8.5 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when Red Clay Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Red Clay Creek at Wooddale 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 Red Clay Creek at Wooddale gauge located?
The gauge is located in New Castle County, Delaware at coordinates 39.7628°N, 75.6364°W. USGS site number: 01480000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey