White Clay Creek near Newark water level

Name: White Clay Creek near Newark water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, White Clay Creek, Delaware, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

5.14ft Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 02:15 PM EDT (24 min ago)

Flow: 51.1 cfs
Water temperature: 53 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at White Clay Creek near Newark, where the gauge shows 5.14 ft.

It is 7.86 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 5.12 ft – 5.65 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 53 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 23.00 ftJuly 5, 1937

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 13.00 ft.

What happens at each level

18.00 ft: Paper Mill Road is subject to closures.
17.00 ft: Paper Mill Road begins to flood.
13.50 ft: Businesses on Delaware Route 7 begin to flood.
13.30 ft: Delaware Route 7, Stanton Christiana Road, begins to flood.
11.00 ft: Flooding begins into adjacent open fields.
5.14 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	23.00 ft	July 5, 1937
2	17.96 ft	September 28, 2004
3	17.74 ft	June 22, 1972
4	17.57 ft	September 16, 1999
5	17.23 ft	August 28, 2011
6	16.90 ft	May 1, 2014
7	16.79 ft	September 15, 2003
8	16.55 ft	July 5, 1989
9	16.49 ft	August 4, 2020
10	16.41 ft	August 10, 1967

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:18 AM Sunset 06:19 PM Daylight 11 hr, 2 min First quarter 61%

Map

Other gauges on White Clay Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
White Clay Creek near StrickersvilleRiver gauge, White Clay Creek	3.15 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	6.1 mi
White Clay Creek at NewarkRiver gauge, White Clay Creek	5.39 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	4.0 mi
White Clay Creek at StantonRiver gauge, White Clay Creek	2.31 ft	No reference yet	−0.10 ft	1.6 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Pike Creek near NewarkRiver gauge, Pike Creek	3.5 cfs	Normal	−0.4 cfs	1.2 mi
Red Clay Creek near StantonRiver gauge, Red Clay Creek	7.79 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	2.2 mi
Calf Run at MarshalltonRiver gauge, Calf Run	0.4 cfs	Very high	±0	2.3 mi
Red Clay Creek at WooddaleRiver gauge, Red Clay Creek	2.93 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	4.8 mi
Christina River at Coochs BridgeRiver gauge, Christina River	4.08 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	5.1 mi
Brandywine Creek at WilmingtonRiver gauge, Brandywine Creek	18.70 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	7 mi
West Branch White Clay Creek near ChestervilleRiver gauge, West Branch White Clay Creek	7.6 cfs	Normal	−0.3 cfs	8 mi
Red Clay Creek near Kennett SquareRiver gauge, Red Clay Creek	25.4 cfs	Normal	−1.3 cfs	8 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for White Clay Creek near Newark?

The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 7.86 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 near Newark today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 02:15 PM EDT, the water level was 5.14 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is White Clay Creek near Newark rising or falling?

Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of White Clay Creek near 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 near Newark?

The highest level on record is 23.00 ft on July 5, 1937.

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:01479000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.69922, -75.67503 (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	5.14 ft	2026-10-19 18:15	Provisional
Flow	51.1 cfs	2026-10-19 18:15	Provisional
Water temperature	53 °F	2026-10-19 18:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: White Clay Creek near Newark (usgs:01479000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/delaware/white-clay-creek-near-newark

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