Brandywine Creek at Chadds Ford
Critical Stages
8' - Action
9' - Flood
11' - Moderate
13' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 8:30 AM EST 12/6/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 1.92 ft
Flow: 0.195 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 PM 12/6 | 1.7 | 0.129 |
| 7 PM 12/6 | 1.7 | 0.129 |
| 1 AM 12/7 | 1.7 | 0.129 |
| 7 AM 12/7 | 1.7 | 0.129 |
| 1 PM 12/7 | 1.7 | 0.129 |
| 7 PM 12/7 | 1.7 | 0.129 |
| 1 AM 12/8 | 1.7 | 0.129 |
| 7 AM 12/8 | 1.7 | 0.129 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM 12/6 | 1.92 | 0.195 |
| 8:15 AM 12/6 | 1.92 | 0.195 |
| 8:00 AM 12/6 | 1.92 | 0.195 |
| 7:45 AM 12/6 | 1.92 | 0.195 |
| 7:30 AM 12/6 | 1.92 | 0.195 |
| 7:15 AM 12/6 | 1.92 | 0.195 |
| 7:00 AM 12/6 | 1.92 | 0.195 |
| 6:45 AM 12/6 | 1.92 | 0.195 |
| 6:30 AM 12/6 | 1.93 | 0.198 |
| 6:15 AM 12/6 | 1.93 | 0.198 |
| 6:00 AM 12/6 | 1.93 | 0.198 |
| 5:45 AM 12/6 | 1.93 | 0.198 |
| 5:30 AM 12/6 | 1.93 | 0.198 |
| 5:15 AM 12/6 | 1.93 | 0.198 |
| 5:00 AM 12/6 | 1.93 | 0.198 |
| 4:45 AM 12/6 | 1.93 | 0.198 |
| 4:30 AM 12/6 | 1.93 | 0.198 |
| 4:15 AM 12/6 | 1.93 | 0.198 |
| 4:00 AM 12/6 | 1.93 | 0.198 |
| 3:45 AM 12/6 | 1.93 | 0.198 |
| 3:30 AM 12/6 | 1.93 | 0.198 |
| 3:15 AM 12/6 | 1.93 | 0.198 |
| 3:00 AM 12/6 | 1.93 | 0.198 |
| 2:45 AM 12/6 | 1.93 | 0.198 |
| 2:30 AM 12/6 | 1.94 | 0.201 |
| 2:15 AM 12/6 | 1.94 | 0.201 |
| 2:00 AM 12/6 | 1.93 | 0.198 |
| 1:45 AM 12/6 | 1.93 | 0.198 |
| 1:30 AM 12/6 | 1.93 | 0.198 |
| 1:15 AM 12/6 | 1.93 | 0.198 |
14' -
Businesses along Route 1 and Creek Road take on water.
13' -
Residential evacuations begin at this stage. Route 1 and Route 100 are closed. Fairville Road is also closed.
12' -
Businesses upstream of the gage begin to flood.
11.8' -
Brandywine River Museum begins to take on water. Route 1 also takes on water.
10' -
The intersections of Creek Road and Route 926 near Pocopson floods upstream of Chadds Ford.
8' -
Open adjacent land next to the creek floods.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2021 | 21.04 |
| Sep 17, 1999 | 17.15 |
| Jun 22, 1972 | 16.56 |
| May 1, 2014 | 16.05 |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 15.23 |
| Mar 5, 1920 | 15 |
| Aug 9, 1942 | 14.8 |
| Aug 4, 1915 | 14.7 |
| Aug 19, 1955 | 14.64 |
| Jan 25, 1979 | 14.35 |
| Aug 5, 2020 | 14.32 |
| Jan 20, 1996 | 14.23 |
| Jan 26, 1978 | 14.11 |
| Sep 15, 2003 | 13.74 |
| Sep 29, 2004 | 13.62 |
| Jun 28, 2006 | 13.33 |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 13.31 |
| Oct 1, 2010 | 12.9 |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 12.84 |
| Jun 21, 2003 | 12.82 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
