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SwedenAssawoman Canal at Central Ave at Ocean View water level
Canal gauge, Assawoman Canal, Delaware, United States
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What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has the Assawoman Canal at Central Ave at Ocean View at 1.09 ft. There is no published reference for this canal yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It is still going down, by 0.32 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is −0.13 ft – 1.86 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Other gauges on the Assawoman Canal
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assawoman Canal at RT 26 at Ocean ViewCanal gauge, Assawoman Canal | 0.71 ft | No reference yet | −0.23 ft | 0.7 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaverdam Ditch near MillvilleRiver gauge, Beaverdam Ditch | 1.0 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 3.3 mi |
| Millsboro Pond Outlet at MillsboroRiver gauge, Millsboro Pond Outlet | 36.2 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Birch Branch at ShowellRiver gauge, Birch Branch | 1.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Pocomoke River near WillardsRiver gauge, Pocomoke River | 17.9 cfs | Normal | −2.1 cfs | 17 mi |
| Nanticoke River near BridgevilleRiver gauge, Nanticoke River | 4.40 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 28 mi |
| Nassawango Creek near Snow HillRiver gauge, Nassawango Creek | 2.33 ft | Below flood stage | −0.20 ft | 31 mi |
| Beaverdam Branch at HoustonRiver gauge, Beaverdam Branch | 1.5 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 34 mi |
| Marshyhope Creek near AdamsvilleRiver gauge, Marshyhope Creek | 13.1 cfs | Normal | −0.6 cfs | 38 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Assawoman Canal at Central Ave at Ocean View today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 01:12 PM EDT, the water level was 1.09 ft. Down 0.32 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Assawoman Canal at Central Ave at Ocean View rising or falling?
Down 0.32 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Assawoman Canal at Central Ave at Ocean View normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:383309075051101(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.55242, -75.08644(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 1.09 ft | 2026-10-19 17:12 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Assawoman Canal at Central Ave at Ocean View (usgs:383309075051101). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/delaware/assawoman-canal-at-central-ave-at-ocean-view
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer