Delaware River Levels & Streamflow
As of Aug 9, 2026, Delaware rivers are running at 263% of normal across 15 USGS gauges — the highest is 559 cfs on the White Clay Creek Near Newark. Live discharge, gauge height, and percent-of-normal for every USGS streamgauge in Delaware.
Streamflow levels across Delaware are currently 263% of normal, with the White Clay Creek Near Newark reporting the highest discharge in the state at 559 cfs and a gauge stage of 7.23 ft.
Meanwhile, the White Clay Creek Near Newark is seeing a spike today — up 743% since yesterday and currently running near peak.
Tap any gauge below for the full hydrograph, paired weather forecast, and historical context. Use the rivers panel to jump into Delaware's named rivers.
State-wide streamflow overview
The Delaware flow picture in four data points -- where the state sits versus historical norms, what's flowing hardest, and what's spiking fastest.
Percent of normal
100% is the historical norm. Below 70% indicates drought; above 130% can flag elevated flood risk.
Highest discharge
Gauge stage 7.23 ft
Biggest 24h spike
Now 559 cfs
Network coverage
USGS gauges feeding 0 named rivers in Delaware.
Delaware USGS streamgauges
Every USGS gauge Snoflo tracks in Delaware. Sortable, quickly filterable. Numeric columns heat-mapped from light to deep. Tap any gauge for its full hydrograph and forecast.
| Streamgage | Streamflow | Gage height | Water temp | Air temp | Elevation | Watershed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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White Clay Creek Near Newark, De
7 hours ago · USGS 01479000 |
311 cfs | 6.38 ft | 76°F | 72°F | 17 ft | Brandywine-Christina |
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Brandywine Creek At Wilmington, De
7 hours ago · USGS 01481500 |
225 cfs | 18.55 ft | 77°F | 73°F | 49 ft | Brandywine-Christina |
|
White Clay Creek At Newark, De
7 hours ago · USGS 01478650 |
160 cfs | 6.14 ft | 74°F | 72°F | 87 ft | Brandywine-Christina |
|
Red Clay Creek Near Stanton, De
7 hours ago · USGS 01480015 |
96 cfs | 8.27 ft | · | 72°F | 17 ft | Brandywine-Christina |
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Red Clay Creek At Wooddale, De
8 hours ago · USGS 01480000 |
90 cfs | 3.18 ft | 76°F | 72°F | 100 ft | Brandywine-Christina |
|
Nanticoke River Near Bridgeville, De
7 hours ago · USGS 01487000 |
33 cfs | 4.29 ft | · | 74°F | 15 ft | Nanticoke |
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Christina River At Coochs Bridge, De
7 hours ago · USGS 01478000 |
22 cfs | 4.25 ft | 77°F | 73°F | 53 ft | Brandywine-Christina |
|
Millsboro Pond Outlet At Millsboro, De
7 hours ago · USGS 01484525 |
19 cfs | 2.94 ft | 87°F | 75°F | 7 ft | Chincoteague |
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Marshyhope Creek Near Adamsville, De
8 hours ago · USGS 01488500 |
8 cfs | 2.29 ft | · | 74°F | 29 ft | Nanticoke |
|
Shellpot Creek At Wilmington, De
8 hours ago · USGS 01477800 |
5 cfs | 1.65 ft | · | 73°F | 55 ft | Brandywine-Christina |
|
St Jones River At Dover, De
7 hours ago · USGS 01483700 |
3 cfs | 2.48 ft | 84°F | 74°F | 3 ft | Broadkill-Smyrna |
|
Silver Lake Tributary At Middletown, De
8 hours ago · USGS 01483155 |
2 cfs | · | 66°F | 73°F | 29 ft | Brandywine-Christina |
|
Beaverdam Branch At Houston, De
8 hours ago · USGS 01484100 |
1 cfs | 2.39 ft | 72°F | 74°F | 38 ft | Broadkill-Smyrna |
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Blackbird Creek At Blackbird, De
7 hours ago · USGS 01483200 |
1 cfs | · | · | 73°F | 20 ft | Brandywine-Christina |
|
Beaverdam Ditch Near Millville, De
7 hours ago · USGS 01484695 |
0 cfs | · | · | 75°F | 11 ft | Chincoteague |
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About Delaware streamflow
What are river levels like in Delaware right now?
As of August 9, 2026, Delaware rivers are running at 263% of normal across 15 USGS streamgauges, and the White Clay Creek Near Newark is reporting the highest discharge at 559 cfs. The full sortable gauge table is below.
Which Delaware river is running highest right now?
As of August 9, 2026, the highest discharge in Delaware is 559 cfs on the White Clay Creek Near Newark. See the sortable gauge table for the full statewide ranking.
Are Delaware rivers high or low right now?
Compare the statewide percent-of-normal on this page: above 100% means Delaware rivers are running higher than the seasonal average for the date, below 100% means lower (a dry spell or drought). Each gauge also shows its own percent of median.
Where does the Delaware streamflow data come from?
The U.S. Geological Survey National Water Information System. USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes) and the data is the canonical real-time record for U.S. rivers. Snoflo pulls the latest readings and joins them to a 7-day NOAA weather forecast for each station.
What is cfs?
Cubic feet per second — the standard unit for streamflow. One cfs is about 7.5 gallons per second. Small creeks run at single-digit cfs; the Mississippi at hundreds of thousands.
What does Gauge Height mean?
The water level at the gauge in feet above the reference datum. Used together with discharge to track river state. Flood stage and runnable levels are typically expressed in gauge height (e.g., "flood at 16 ft").
How fresh is the Delaware data?
USGS streamgauges report every 15 minutes; Snoflo re-pulls throughout the day. The AI briefing regenerates daily.
Can I get a flow alert for a Delaware gauge?
Yes. Save any USGS gauge as a favorite in the Snoflo iOS app, set a discharge or stage threshold (e.g. "alert me when discharge crosses 2,000 cfs"), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Is this a substitute for an NWS flood warning?
No. Snoflo is informational. For flood life-safety decisions always follow guidance from your local NWS forecast office and state emergency management. Snoflo data is one input among several.
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