Major Flood
13 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
Businesses along Route 1 and Creek Road take on water.
13 ft
Residential evacuations begin at this stage. Route 1 and Route 100 are closed. Fairville Road is also closed.
12 ft
Businesses upstream of the gage begin to flood.
11.8 ft
Brandywine River Museum begins to take on water. Route 1 also takes on water.
10 ft
The intersections of Creek Road and Route 926 near Pocopson floods upstream of Chadds Ford.
8 ft
Open adjacent land next to the creek 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 2, 2021 | 21.04 ft | 48,969 cfs |
| Sep 16, 1999 | 17.15 ft | 26,900 cfs |
| Jun 21, 1972 | 16.56 ft | 23,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CDFP1
River
Brandywine Creek
County
Delaware, PA
Coordinates
39.8697°N, 75.5936°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Brandywine Creek at Chadds Ford?
The Brandywine Creek at Chadds Ford gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01481000) 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 Brandywine Creek at Chadds Ford?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Brandywine Creek at Chadds Ford is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Brandywine Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Brandywine Creek at Chadds Ford 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 Brandywine Creek at Chadds Ford gauge located?
The gauge is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 39.8697°N, 75.5936°W. USGS site number: 01481000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Brandywine Creek at Wilmington
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey