Red Clay Creek at Stanton
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 16.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 17.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 21.0 ft; major flooding begins at 23.0 ft.
| Action stage | 16.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 21.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 23.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 25.5 ft on Sep 15, 2003 (historic crest)
- 23.5 ft on Sep 16, 1999 (historic crest)
- 23.4 ft on Sep 29, 2004 (historic crest)
- 23.2 ft on Aug 28, 2011 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 16.0 ft | Spotty flooding is possible on West Newport Pike in Stanton. |
|---|---|
| 18.0 ft | Several feet of water are possible on West Newport Pike in Stanton. Old Stanton Christiana Road near Shone Lumber floods. |
| 19.0 ft | Flooding begins in the Glenville section. |
| 21.0 ft | Flooding begins on Route 4. |
| 23.0 ft | Major flooding occurs on Route 4. Stanton Road is subject to closures. |
Forecast office: NWS Mount Holly · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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