C and D Canal near Delaware City water level
Canal gauge, C and D Canal, Delaware, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Flow
- 2,130 cfs
- Water temperature
- 64 °F
History
What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has the C and D Canal near Delaware City at −0.67 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this canal yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
It is still going down, by 0.39 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is −1.73 ft – 3.75 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 64 °F.
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.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christina River at Coochs BridgeRiver gauge, Christina River | 4.07 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 8 mi |
| Silver Lake Tributary at MiddletownRiver gauge, Silver Lake Tributary | 1.7 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 10 mi |
| White Clay Creek near NewarkRiver gauge, White Clay Creek | 5.11 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 10 mi |
| Red Clay Creek near StantonRiver gauge, Red Clay Creek | 7.78 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 11 mi |
| Pike Creek near NewarkRiver gauge, Pike Creek | 3.3 cfs | Normal | −0.6 cfs | 11 mi |
| White Clay Creek at NewarkRiver gauge, White Clay Creek | 5.38 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| Calf Run at MarshalltonRiver gauge, Calf Run | 0.4 cfs | Very high | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Blackbird Creek at BlackbirdRiver gauge, Blackbird Creek | 1.0 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 13 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 C and D Canal near Delaware City today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:42 AM EDT, the water level was −0.67 ft. Down 0.39 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is C and D Canal near Delaware City rising or falling?
Down 0.39 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of C and D Canal near Delaware City 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:01482695(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.55406, -75.61886(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 | −0.67 ft | 2026-10-20 04:42 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2,130 cfs | 2026-10-20 04:42 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 64 °F | 2026-10-20 04:42 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: C and D Canal near Delaware City (usgs:01482695). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/delaware/c-and-d-canal-near-delaware-city
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