White Clay Creek at Newark
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 16.5 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 16.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 17.1 ft on Sep 16, 1999 (historic crest)
- 15.7 ft on Sep 29, 2004 (historic crest)
- 14.6 ft on Aug 28, 2011 (historic crest)
- 14.6 ft on Sep 15, 2003 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.0 ft | Open space in White Clay Creek State Park floods. |
|---|---|
| 11.5 ft | Parking lot at Timothy's Restaurant on Creek View Road begins to flood. |
| 14.0 ft | Paper Mill Road begins to flood. |
| 15.0 ft | Paper Mill is subject to closures. Hopkins Road floods. |
| 16.0 ft | Chamber's Rock Road floods. |
Forecast office: NWS Mount Holly · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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