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SwedenWhite Clay Creek at Newark water level
River gauge, White Clay Creek, Delaware, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 42.3 cfs
- Water temperature
- 56 °F
History
What this means
White Clay Creek at Newark is at 5.41 ft, in the normal range.
It is 6.09 ft below the flood stage of 11.50 ft.
It has dropped 0.17 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 5.41 ft and 5.75 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 56 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 17.13 ftSeptember 16, 1999
Floating and fishing near White Clay Creek at Newark
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 11.50 ft, 6.09 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 16.00 ft
- Chamber's Rock Road floods.
- 15.00 ft
- Paper Mill is subject to closures. Hopkins Road floods.
- 14.00 ft
- Paper Mill Road begins to flood.
- 11.50 ft
- Parking lot at Timothy's Restaurant on Creek View Road begins to flood.
- 10.00 ft
- Open space in White Clay Creek State Park floods.
- 5.41 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.13 ft | September 16, 1999 |
| 2 | 15.71 ft | September 29, 2004 |
| 3 | 14.60 ft | August 28, 2011 |
| 4 | 14.56 ft | September 15, 2003 |
| 5 | 13.71 ft | May 1, 2014 |
| 6 | 13.35 ft | January 19, 1996 |
| 7 | 13.35 ft | August 4, 2020 |
| 8 | 13.08 ft | September 2, 2021 |
| 9 | 11.63 ft | August 8, 2020 |
| 10 | 11.59 ft | March 21, 2000 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on White Clay Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Clay Creek near StrickersvilleRiver gauge, White Clay Creek | 3.17 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 4.2 mi |
| White Clay Creek near NewarkRiver gauge, White Clay Creek | 5.17 ft | Below flood stage | −0.23 ft | 4.0 mi |
| White Clay Creek at StantonRiver gauge, White Clay Creek | 3.87 ft | No reference yet | +0.32 ft | 5.6 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Creek near NewarkRiver gauge, Pike Creek | 3.7 cfs | Normal | −1.6 cfs | 3.1 mi |
| Christina River at Coochs BridgeRiver gauge, Christina River | 4.16 ft | Below flood stage | −0.18 ft | 3.7 mi |
| Big Elk Creek at Elk MillsRiver gauge, Big Elk Creek | 3.45 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 4.4 mi |
| Calf Run at MarshalltonRiver gauge, Calf Run | 0.4 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 5.8 mi |
| West Branch White Clay Creek near ChestervilleRiver gauge, West Branch White Clay Creek | 7.9 cfs | Normal | −1.7 cfs | 5.8 mi |
| Red Clay Creek near StantonRiver gauge, Red Clay Creek | 7.81 ft | Below flood stage | −0.15 ft | 6.1 mi |
| Red Clay Creek at WooddaleRiver gauge, Red Clay Creek | 2.94 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 8 mi |
| Trout Run at AvondaleRiver gauge, Trout Run | 0.4 cfs | Very low | −0.1 cfs | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for White Clay Creek at Newark?
The official flood stage is 11.50 ft. The level is currently 6.09 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 White Clay Creek at Newark today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 05:15 PM EDT, the water level was 5.41 ft. Down 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is White Clay Creek at Newark rising or falling?
Down 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of White Clay Creek at Newark normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at White Clay Creek at Newark?
The highest level on record is 17.13 ft on September 16, 1999.
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:01478650(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.68922, -75.74875(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 | 5.41 ft | 2026-10-18 21:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 42.3 cfs | 2026-10-18 21:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 56 °F | 2026-10-18 21:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: White Clay Creek at Newark (usgs:01478650). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/delaware/white-clay-creek-at-newark
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