Major Flood
12 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
9.5 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Chamber's Rock Road floods.
11 ft
Hopkins Road floods.
9 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 | 16.71 ft | 14,400 cfs |
| Sep 15, 2003 | 14.28 ft | 9,750 cfs |
| Sep 27, 2004 | 14.07 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SKVP1
River
White Clay Creek
County
Chester, PA
Coordinates
39.7475°N, 75.7708°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of White Clay Creek at Strickersville?
The White Clay Creek at Strickersville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01478245) 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 Strickersville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for White Clay Creek at Strickersville is 9.5 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 12 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 Strickersville 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 Strickersville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 39.7475°N, 75.7708°W. USGS site number: 01478245. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: White Clay Creek at Newark
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey