Red Clay Creek at Wooddale
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 7.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 8.5 ft; major flooding begins at 10.0 ft.
| Action stage | 5.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 8.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 10.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 17.6 ft on Sep 15, 2003 (historic crest)
- 13.9 ft on Sep 16, 1999 (historic crest)
- 13.5 ft on Sep 28, 2004 (historic crest)
- 13.0 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.
| 5.5 ft | Flooding begins in adjacent open fields. |
|---|---|
| 7.5 ft | Barley Mill Road begins to flood. Brandywine Springs Park floods. |
| 8.5 ft | Flooding begins near Old Capital Trail and Newport Road. |
| 10.0 ft | West Rolling Mill Road floods. Creek Road between Pyles Ford Road and Way Road is closed due to flooding. |
| 11.0 ft | Barley Mill Road at Little Brook Drive begins to flood. Foxhill Lane and the Wooddale Covered Bridge are closed due to high water. Significant flooding occurs in Brandywine Springs Park. |
Forecast office: NWS Mount Holly · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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