Major Flood
16.5 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
15 ft
Minor Flood
11.5 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Chamber's Rock Road floods.
15 ft
Paper Mill is subject to closures. Hopkins Road floods.
14 ft
Paper Mill Road begins to flood.
11.5 ft
Parking lot at Timothy's Restaurant on Creek View Road begins to flood.
10 ft
Open space in White Clay Creek State Park floods.
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, 1999 | 17.13 ft | 16,800 cfs |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 15.71 ft | 12,100 cfs |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 14.6 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NEKD1
River
White Clay Creek
County
New Castle, DE
Coordinates
39.6892°N, 75.7489°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of White Clay Creek at Newark?
The White Clay Creek at Newark gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01478650) 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 White Clay Creek at Newark?
The NWS-defined flood stage for White Clay Creek at Newark is 11.5 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 16.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when White Clay Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add White Clay Creek at Newark 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 White Clay Creek at Newark gauge located?
The gauge is located in New Castle County, Delaware at coordinates 39.6892°N, 75.7489°W. USGS site number: 01478650. 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