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SwedenShellpot Creek at Wilmington water level
River gauge, Shellpot Creek, Delaware, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 4.6 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Shellpot Creek at Wilmington reads 1.63 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level is falling, down 0.27 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.58 ft and 2.18 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
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.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandywine Creek at WilmingtonRiver gauge, Brandywine Creek | 18.76 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Red Clay Creek at WooddaleRiver gauge, Red Clay Creek | 2.97 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 6 mi |
| Red Clay Creek near StantonRiver gauge, Red Clay Creek | 7.88 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 7 mi |
| Calf Run at MarshalltonRiver gauge, Calf Run | 0.4 cfs | Normal | −0.7 cfs | 7 mi |
| Brandywine Creek at Chadds FordRiver gauge, Brandywine Creek | 2.05 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 8 mi |
| White Clay Creek near NewarkRiver gauge, White Clay Creek | 5.26 ft | Below flood stage | −0.37 ft | 9 mi |
| Chester Creek near ChesterRiver gauge, Chester Creek | 2.71 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 9 mi |
| Red Clay Creek near Kennett SquareRiver gauge, Red Clay Creek | 28.0 cfs | Normal | −15.0 cfs | 10 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 Shellpot Creek at Wilmington today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 12:55 AM EDT, the water level was 1.63 ft. Down 0.27 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Shellpot Creek at Wilmington rising or falling?
Down 0.27 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Shellpot Creek at Wilmington normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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:01477800(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.76097, -75.51869(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 | 1.63 ft | 2026-10-18 04:55 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4.6 cfs | 2026-10-18 04:55 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Shellpot Creek at Wilmington (usgs:01477800). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/delaware/shellpot-creek-at-wilmington
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