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
12.5 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
Community wide flooding in Eastwick. Homes are inundated. Several feet of water enters residents' first floors.
12.5 ft
Planet Street homes are inundated.
11 ft
Flooding reaches the first row of homes on Saturn Place.
10 ft
Eastwick Regional 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2020 | 14.64 ft | — |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 11.13 ft | — |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 10.64 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DRCP1
River
Darby Creek
County
Philadelphia, PA
Coordinates
39.8986°N, 75.2552°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Darby Creek at 84th Street Bridge at Eastwick?
The Darby Creek at 84th Street Bridge at Eastwick gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01475553) 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 Darby Creek at 84th Street Bridge at Eastwick?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Darby Creek at 84th Street Bridge at Eastwick is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12.5 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Darby Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Darby Creek at 84th Street Bridge at Eastwick 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 Darby Creek at 84th Street Bridge at Eastwick gauge located?
The gauge is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 39.8986°N, 75.2552°W. USGS site number: 01475553. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Cobbs Creek at Mt. Moriah Cemetery
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey