White Clay Creek Near Newark, De Realtime Data
WHITE CLAY CREEK NEAR NEWARK, DE
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
42
Discharge (cfs)
5.1
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 42 cfs, and a gauge height of 5.05 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 63 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
This creek is fed by several tributaries, including Middle Run and Pike Creek, and is also affected by the Newark Reservoir Dam. Seasonal trends show that flow is highest in the spring due to snowmelt and rainfall, and lowest in the summer and fall. The hydrology of this creek is interesting because it has been designated a National Wild and Scenic River, providing habitat for several species of fish and wildlife. Additionally, the creek has been used for recreation, such as fishing and kayaking, and has historical significance as a site for mills and paper factories.
September 1, 2026
| Elevation | 17.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 5.05 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 12.91 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 42.3 ft3/s |
| Specific conductance, water, unfiltered, microsiemens per centimeter at 25°C | 390.0 uS/cm @25C |
| Temperature, water, °C | 22.6 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 112% |
| Year Over Year Average | 38 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 14,700 cfs |
| Geolocation | 39.70, -75.68 |
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