Coastal Flood Advisory
2026-09-25T00:00:00-04:00

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Salem. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread minor tidal flooding could continue through at least Friday night's high tide or perhaps longer.

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Coastal Flood Advisory
Until 2026-09-23T11:00:00-04:00 • National Weather Service
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Salem. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread minor tidal flooding could continue through at least Friday night's high tide or perhaps longer.

RED CLAY CREEK AT WOODDALE, DE

Realtime Data • Report • Conditions

29

Discharge (cfs)

2.9

Gauge Height (ft)

USGS 01480000

Streamflow discharge was last observed at 29 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.87 feet. With the % decrease since yesterday, the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 31 .

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The flow is mainly provided by groundwater, and seasonal trends show higher flow rates in the winter and spring due to increased precipitation. The hydrology of the creek is affected by several dams, including the Hoopes Dam and the Chambers Rock Dam, which can impact flow and sediment transport. Interesting facts about the creek include its designation as a National Wild and Scenic River and its popularity for fishing and outdoor recreation.

September 22, 2026

Elevation	100.0 ft
Last Updated
Gage height, ft	2.87 ft
Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft	83.18 ft
Streamflow, ft³/s	28.6 ft3/s
Specific conductance, water, unfiltered, microsiemens per centimeter at 25°C	474.0 uS/cm @25C
Temperature, water, °C	19.8 deg C
Percent of Normal	118%
Year Over Year Average	24 cfs
24hr Flow Prediction	cfs
Maximum Recorded	4,580 cfs
Geolocation	39.76, -75.64

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RED CLAY CREEK AT WOODDALE, DE

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29

Discharge (cfs)

2.9

Gauge Height (ft)

September 22, 2026

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RED CLAY CREEK AT WOODDALE, DE

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29

Discharge (cfs)

2.9

Gauge Height (ft)

September 22, 2026

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