Major Flood
10.5 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
8.5 ft
Minor Flood
6.5 ft
Action Stage
5.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10.5 ft
Water continues to rise in both Silver Lake and Memorial Park. Park Drive is closed. The intersections of Park Drive and East Division Street and Park Drive and Greenhill Road flood. Local businesses are significantly inundated.
8.5 ft
Flooding fills the parking lot of Treadway Towers. Adjacent local businesses begin to flood.
7.5 ft
Walking paths and access roads in Silver Lake Park and Memorial Park are flooded.
6.5 ft
Silver Lake Park and Memorial Park begin to flood. The lowest parking levels at Treadway Towers begins to flood.
5.5 ft
Adjacent open space, next to the river, begins to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2011 | 11.72 ft | — |
| Sep 12, 1960 | 9.45 ft | 1,900 cfs |
| Aug 25, 1958 | 9.26 ft | 1,260 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of St. Jones River at Dover?
The St. Jones River at Dover gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01483700) 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 St. Jones River at Dover?
The NWS-defined flood stage for St. Jones River at Dover is 6.5 feet. Action stage begins at 5.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8.5 feet, and major flooding at 10.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when St. Jones River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add St. Jones River at Dover 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 St. Jones River at Dover gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kent County, Delaware at coordinates 39.1636°N, 75.5194°W. USGS site number: 01483700. 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