Major Flood
14 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
10 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21.5 ft
Water tops the dike protecting the Eyre Park section of Chester.
14 ft
Chester Creek Road near West Knowlton Road floods.
13 ft
Chester Creek Road floods in Brookhaven Borough. Closures are possible between Dutton Mill Road and Bridgewater Road. Mt. Alverno Road between Middletown and Aston is closed due to flooding.
12.5 ft
The Parker Manor section of Chester is subject to evacuations.
11.5 ft
Parker and Kerlin Streets flood. The 600 to 1300 blocks of Parker Street are subject to evacuations. The 1300-1400 blocks of Kerlin Street are also subject to evacuations.
10.5 ft
Flood damage, adjacent to the creek, begins in the city of Chester.
7 ft
The creek floods adjacent open land.
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 12, 1971 | 24.6 ft | 21,000 cfs |
| Sep 16, 1999 | 19.55 ft | 13,400 cfs |
| Sep 30, 2010 | 17.54 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CHSP1
River
Chester Creek
County
Delaware, PA
Coordinates
39.8689°N, 75.4086°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chester Creek near Chester?
The Chester Creek near Chester gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01477000) 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 Chester Creek near Chester?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chester Creek near Chester is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Chester Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Chester Creek near Chester 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 Chester Creek near Chester gauge located?
The gauge is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 39.8689°N, 75.4086°W. USGS site number: 01477000. 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