Nanticoke River near Bridgeville water level

Name: Nanticoke River near Bridgeville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Nanticoke River, Delaware, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

4.40ft Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 04:15 PM EDT (59 min ago)

Flow: 31.8 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Nanticoke River near Bridgeville reads 4.40 ft, a normal level.

It is 5.10 ft below the flood stage of 9.50 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.12 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.37 ft and 4.54 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 10.31 ftFebruary 26, 1979

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 9.50 ft, still 5.10 ft away.

What happens at each level

11.50 ft: Significant flooding occurs along Rifle Range Road. The roadway is closed. Backwater increases on Turkey Branch increasing the flooding on Rifle Range Road. Backwater also increases on Bridgeville Branch.
10.50 ft: Flooding increases along Rifle Range Road and is subject to closure. High water on the Nanticoke could produce backwater effects on both Turkey Branch and Bridgeville Branch and cause additional flooding as a result.
9.50 ft: Rifle Range Road begins to flood. High water on the Nanticoke could produce backwater effects on Bridgeville Branch and cause additional flooding near North Main street.
8.00 ft: Adjacent open space, next to the river, begins to flood. High water on the Nanticoke could produce backwater effects on Bridgeville Branch.
4.40 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	10.31 ft	February 26, 1979
2	9.85 ft	December 19, 2023
3	9.71 ft	January 10, 2024
4	9.45 ft	March 3, 1994
5	9.19 ft	September 17, 1999
6	9.09 ft	September 30, 2016
7	8.86 ft	August 5, 1967
8	8.84 ft	August 26, 1958
9	8.73 ft	August 28, 2011
10	8.66 ft	March 29, 1994

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:15 AM Sunset 06:21 PM Daylight 11 hr, 6 min First quarter 53%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Marshyhope Creek near AdamsvilleRiver gauge, Marshyhope Creek	13.1 cfs	Normal	+1.2 cfs	10 mi
Beaverdam Branch at HoustonRiver gauge, Beaverdam Branch	1.6 cfs	Normal	−0.4 cfs	13 mi
Millsboro Pond Outlet at MillsboroRiver gauge, Millsboro Pond Outlet	36.2 cfs	Normal	−6.0 cfs	17 mi
Choptank River near GreensboroRiver gauge, Choptank River	36.4 cfs	Normal	+3.9 cfs	22 mi
Chicamacomico River near SalemRiver gauge, Chicamacomico River	7.7 cfs	Normal	±0	23 mi
Tuckahoe Creek near RuthsburgRiver gauge, Tuckahoe Creek	47.1 cfs	Normal	+5.5 cfs	26 mi
Pocomoke River near WillardsRiver gauge, Pocomoke River	19.8 cfs	Normal	−1.0 cfs	27 mi
Beaverdam Ditch near MillvilleRiver gauge, Beaverdam Ditch	1.2 cfs	Normal	−0.5 cfs	27 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Nanticoke River near Bridgeville?

The official flood stage is 9.50 ft. The level is currently 5.10 ft below it.

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 Nanticoke River near Bridgeville today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 04:15 PM EDT, the water level was 4.40 ft. Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Nanticoke River near Bridgeville rising or falling?

Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Nanticoke River near Bridgeville normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Nanticoke River near Bridgeville?

The highest level on record is 10.31 ft on February 26, 1979.

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.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01487000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.72833, -75.56186 (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	4.40 ft	2026-10-18 20:15	Provisional
Flow	31.8 cfs	2026-10-18 20:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Nanticoke River near Bridgeville (usgs:01487000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/delaware/nanticoke-river-near-bridgeville

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer