Delaware Flow Report
March 19 2024
Streamflow levels across
Delaware
are currently
113.0% of normal, with the
Brandywine Creek At Wilmington
reporting the highest discharge in the state with
650cfs and gauge stage of 12.35 ft.
Meanwhile, the
Brandywine Creek At Wilmington
is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a
-2.55%
increase since yesterday, and currently running at
650cfs.
Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the
Brandywine Creek At Wilmington, currently reporting a stage of
12.35ft.
The
Brandywine Creek At Wilmington
in the
Brandywine-Christina
watershed
is surging for this time of year at
650cfs, about
16.87% of normal.
Surface Flow Characteristics
Delaware has a humid subtropical climate with moderate rainfall throughout the year. Major surface flows in Delaware include the Delaware River, the Brandywine Creek, and the Christina River. The Chesapeake Bay also borders the state. Major reservoirs include the Kent County Water Supply and the Betts Pond. The state is susceptible to coastal flooding and inland flooding due to heavy rainfall. Watershed data indicates that most of the state is within the Delaware River Basin, although small portions are within the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean Basins. Snowpack is typically low in Delaware due to the warm winter temperatures. Overall, the hydrology of Delaware is influenced by its coastal location, moderate rainfall, and dominant surface flows.
Streamgauge Profile
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