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
13 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Paper Mill Road is subject to closures.
17 ft
Paper Mill Road begins to flood.
13.5 ft
Businesses on Delaware Route 7 begin to flood.
13.3 ft
Delaware Route 7, Stanton Christiana Road, begins to flood.
11 ft
Flooding begins into 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 1937 | 23 ft | 22,300 cfs |
| Sep 27, 2004 | 17.96 ft | — |
| Jun 21, 1972 | 17.74 ft | 9,080 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DPKD1
River
White Clay Creek
County
New Castle, DE
Coordinates
39.6992°N, 75.6750°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of White Clay Creek near Newark?
The White Clay Creek near Newark gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01479000) 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 near Newark?
The NWS-defined flood stage for White Clay Creek near Newark is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 11 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 near 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 near Newark gauge located?
The gauge is located in New Castle County, Delaware at coordinates 39.6992°N, 75.6750°W. USGS site number: 01479000. 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