WHITE CLAY CREEK AT NEWARK, DE
USGS 01478650 · Delaware · reports discharge (live), gauge height, water temperature, specific conductance
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USGS 01478650 · Delaware · reports discharge (live), gauge height, water temperature, specific conductance
What the agencies suggest
Stand back from the shoreline and be aware of surroundingsRhode Island Department of Environmental Management
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 11:15 PM EST · provisional USGS data
Normal for Nov 5 Rising · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 30, 12:15 AM EDT to Nov 5, 11:15 PM EST; ranging 33.5 to 43.6 ft³/s; latest 43.6 ft³/s; shaded band: typical range (25th–75th percentile) for each date.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) | Water temp (°F) | Normal, 25th–75th (ft³/s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 11:15 PM EST | 43.6 | 5.42 | 58.6 | 32–72 |
| Nov 5, 10:15 PM EST | 40 | 5.39 | 58.3 | 32–72 |
| Nov 5, 9:15 PM EST | 39 | 5.38 | 58.3 | 32–72 |
| Nov 5, 8:15 PM EST | 39 | 5.38 | 58.1 | 32–72 |
| Nov 5, 7:15 PM EST | 39 | 5.38 | 57.9 | 32–72 |
| Nov 5, 6:15 PM EST | 39 | 5.38 | 57.9 | 32–72 |
| Nov 5, 5:15 PM EST | 39 | 5.38 | 57.7 | 32–72 |
| Nov 5, 4:15 PM EST | 39 | 5.38 | 57.7 | 32–72 |
| Nov 5, 3:15 PM EST | 39 | 5.38 | 57.6 | 32–72 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 PM EST | 40 | 5.39 | 57.2 | 32–72 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 PM EST | 40 | 5.39 | 56.8 | 32–72 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 PM EST | 40 | 5.39 | 56.3 | 32–72 |
| Nov 5, 11:15 AM EST | 40 | 5.39 | 55.8 | 32–72 |
| Nov 5, 10:15 AM EST | 41.2 | 5.4 | 55.4 | 32–72 |
| Nov 5, 9:15 AM EST | 42.3 | 5.41 | 55.2 | 32–72 |
| Nov 5, 8:15 AM EST | 43.6 | 5.42 | 55 | 32–72 |
| Nov 5, 7:15 AM EST | 43.6 | 5.42 | 54.9 | 32–72 |
| Nov 5, 6:15 AM EST | 43.6 | 5.42 | 54.9 | 32–72 |
| Nov 5, 5:15 AM EST | 43.6 | 5.42 | 54.9 | 32–72 |
| Nov 5, 4:15 AM EST | 41.2 | 5.4 | 55 | 32–72 |
| Nov 5, 3:15 AM EST | 41.2 | 5.4 | 55 | 32–72 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 AM EST | 40 | 5.39 | 55.2 | 32–72 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 AM EST | 39 | 5.38 | 55.2 | 32–72 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 AM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 55.2 | 32–72 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 PM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 55.2 | 30–75 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 PM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 55.2 | 30–75 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 PM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 55.2 | 30–75 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 PM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 55.4 | 30–75 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 PM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 55.4 | 30–75 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 PM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 55.4 | 30–75 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 PM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 55.6 | 30–75 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 PM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 55.4 | 30–75 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 PM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 54.9 | 30–75 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 PM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 54.1 | 30–75 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 PM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 53.4 | 30–75 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 PM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 52.7 | 30–75 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 AM EST | 39 | 5.38 | 52 | 30–75 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 AM EST | 39 | 5.38 | 51.4 | 30–75 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 AM EST | 39 | 5.38 | 51.4 | 30–75 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 AM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 51.4 | 30–75 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 AM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 51.4 | 30–75 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 AM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 51.6 | 30–75 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 AM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 52 | 30–75 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 AM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 52.2 | 30–75 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 AM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 52.3 | 30–75 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 AM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 52.7 | 30–75 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 AM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 52.9 | 30–75 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 AM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 52.9 | 30–75 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 PM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 53.1 | 34–86 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 PM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 53.2 | 34–86 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 PM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 53.2 | 34–86 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 PM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 53.2 | 34–86 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 PM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 53.4 | 34–86 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 PM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 53.4 | 34–86 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 PM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 53.4 | 34–86 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 PM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 53.2 | 34–86 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 PM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 52.7 | 34–86 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 PM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 52 | 34–86 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 PM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 51.4 | 34–86 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 PM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 50.7 | 34–86 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 AM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 50.2 | 34–86 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 AM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 49.6 | 34–86 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 AM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 49.5 | 34–86 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 AM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 49.5 | 34–86 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 AM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 49.6 | 34–86 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 AM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 50 | 34–86 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 AM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 50.2 | 34–86 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 AM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 50.4 | 34–86 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 AM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 50.7 | 34–86 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 AM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 50.9 | 34–86 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 AM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 51.3 | 34–86 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 AM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 51.4 | 34–86 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 PM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 51.6 | 37–90 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 PM EST | 38 | 5.37 | 51.8 | 37–90 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 PM EST | 37.1 | 5.36 | 52 | 37–90 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 PM EST | 37.1 | 5.36 | 52.2 | 37–90 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 PM EST | 37.1 | 5.36 | 52.2 | 37–90 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 PM EST | 37.1 | 5.36 | 52.3 | 37–90 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 PM EST | 35.2 | 5.34 | 52.3 | 37–90 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 PM EST | 35.2 | 5.34 | 52.3 | 37–90 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 PM EST | 35.2 | 5.34 | 52 | 37–90 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 PM EST | 35.2 | 5.34 | 51.3 | 37–90 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 PM EST | 35.2 | 5.34 | 50.9 | 37–90 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 PM EST | 35.2 | 5.34 | 50.4 | 37–90 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 AM EST | 35.2 | 5.34 | 49.8 | 37–90 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 AM EST | 35.2 | 5.34 | 49.3 | 37–90 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 AM EST | 35.2 | 5.34 | 49.1 | 37–90 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 AM EST | 35.2 | 5.34 | 49.1 | 37–90 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 AM EST | 35.2 | 5.34 | 49.3 | 37–90 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 AM EST | 35.2 | 5.34 | 49.5 | 37–90 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 AM EST | 35.2 | 5.34 | 49.8 | 37–90 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 AM EST | 35.2 | 5.34 | 50.2 | 37–90 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 AM EST | 35.2 | 5.34 | 50.4 | 37–90 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 AM EST | 35.2 | 5.34 | 50.7 | 37–90 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 AM EST | 35.2 | 5.34 | 51.1 | 37–90 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 AM EST | 35.2 | 5.34 | 51.3 | 37–90 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 PM EST | 35.2 | 5.34 | 51.4 | 40–92 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 PM EST | 35.2 | 5.34 | 51.8 | 40–92 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 PM EST | 35.2 | 5.34 | 52 | 40–92 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 PM EST | 35.2 | 5.34 | 52 | 40–92 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 PM EST | 35.2 | 5.34 | 52.2 | 40–92 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 PM EST | 35.2 | 5.34 | 52.3 | 40–92 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 PM EST | 35.2 | 5.34 | 52.5 | 40–92 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 PM EST | 35.2 | 5.34 | 52.5 | 40–92 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 PM EST | 35.2 | 5.34 | 52 | 40–92 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 PM EST | 34.4 | 5.33 | 51.4 | 40–92 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 PM EST | 34.4 | 5.33 | 50.9 | 40–92 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 PM EST | 34.4 | 5.33 | 50.5 | 40–92 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 AM EST | 34.4 | 5.33 | 50 | 40–92 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 AM EST | 34.4 | 5.33 | 49.6 | 40–92 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 AM EST | 34.4 | 5.33 | 49.6 | 40–92 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 AM EST | 34.4 | 5.33 | 49.8 | 40–92 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 AM EST | 34.4 | 5.33 | 50 | 40–92 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 AM EST | 34.4 | 5.33 | 50.4 | 40–92 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 AM EST | 34.4 | 5.33 | 50.7 | 40–92 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 AM EST | 34.4 | 5.33 | 51.3 | 40–92 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 AM EST | 34.4 | 5.33 | 51.6 | 40–92 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 AM EST | 34.4 | 5.33 | 52 | 40–92 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM EST | 34.4 | 5.33 | 52.2 | 40–92 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM EDT | 34.4 | 5.33 | 52.5 | 40–92 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 AM EDT | 34.4 | 5.33 | 52.9 | 40–92 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 PM EDT | 34.4 | 5.33 | 53.2 | 33–110 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 PM EDT | 34.4 | 5.33 | 53.4 | 33–110 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 PM EDT | 34.4 | 5.33 | 53.6 | 33–110 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 PM EDT | 34.4 | 5.33 | 54 | 33–110 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 PM EDT | 34.4 | 5.33 | 54.1 | 33–110 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 PM EDT | 34.4 | 5.33 | 54.3 | 33–110 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 PM EDT | 34.4 | 5.33 | 54.3 | 33–110 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 PM EDT | 34.4 | 5.33 | 54.1 | 33–110 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 PM EDT | 34.4 | 5.33 | 53.4 | 33–110 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 PM EDT | 34.4 | 5.33 | 52.9 | 33–110 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 PM EDT | 35.2 | 5.34 | 52.5 | 33–110 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 PM EDT | 35.2 | 5.34 | 52.2 | 33–110 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 AM EDT | 35.2 | 5.34 | 51.8 | 33–110 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 AM EDT | 36.1 | 5.35 | 51.8 | 33–110 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 AM EDT | 37.1 | 5.36 | 52 | 33–110 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 AM EDT | 38 | 5.37 | 52.3 | 33–110 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 AM EDT | 38 | 5.37 | 52.7 | 33–110 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 AM EDT | 38 | 5.37 | 53.1 | 33–110 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 AM EDT | 37.1 | 5.36 | 53.4 | 33–110 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 AM EDT | 37.1 | 5.36 | 54 | 33–110 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 AM EDT | 37.1 | 5.36 | 54.3 | 33–110 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 AM EDT | 36.1 | 5.35 | 54.7 | 33–110 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 AM EDT | 34.4 | 5.33 | 55 | 33–110 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 AM EDT | 33.5 | 5.32 | 55.2 | 33–110 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 PM EDT | 33.5 | 5.32 | 55.6 | 34–118 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 PM EDT | 33.5 | 5.32 | 55.8 | 34–118 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 PM EDT | 33.5 | 5.32 | 55.9 | 34–118 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 PM EDT | 33.5 | 5.32 | 56.1 | 34–118 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 PM EDT | 34.4 | 5.33 | 56.3 | 34–118 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 PM EDT | 34.4 | 5.33 | 56.5 | 34–118 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 PM EDT | 34.4 | 5.33 | 56.5 | 34–118 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 PM EDT | 35.2 | 5.34 | 56.1 | 34–118 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 PM EDT | 36.1 | 5.35 | 55.6 | 34–118 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 PM EDT | 36.1 | 5.35 | 54.9 | 34–118 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 PM EDT | 36.1 | 5.35 | 54.3 | 34–118 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 PM EDT | 36.1 | 5.35 | 53.8 | 34–118 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 AM EDT | 36.1 | 5.35 | 53.2 | 34–118 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 AM EDT | 37.1 | 5.36 | 53.1 | 34–118 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 AM EDT | 37.1 | 5.36 | 53.1 | 34–118 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 AM EDT | 39 | 5.38 | 53.2 | 34–118 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 AM EDT | 40 | 5.39 | 53.4 | 34–118 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 AM EDT | 40 | 5.39 | 53.6 | 34–118 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 AM EDT | 40 | 5.39 | 53.8 | 34–118 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 AM EDT | 40 | 5.39 | 54.1 | 34–118 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 AM EDT | 39 | 5.38 | 54.3 | 34–118 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 AM EDT | 38 | 5.37 | 54.5 | 34–118 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 AM EDT | 37.1 | 5.36 | 54.7 | 34–118 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 AM EDT | 35.2 | 5.34 | 54.9 | 34–118 |
Water temperature, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 30, 12:15 AM EDT to Nov 5, 11:15 PM EST; ranging 49.1 to 58.6 °F; latest 58.6 °F.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Water temperature (°F) |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 11:15 PM EST | 58.6 |
| Nov 5, 10:15 PM EST | 58.3 |
| Nov 5, 9:15 PM EST | 58.3 |
| Nov 5, 8:15 PM EST | 58.1 |
| Nov 5, 7:15 PM EST | 57.9 |
| Nov 5, 6:15 PM EST | 57.9 |
| Nov 5, 5:15 PM EST | 57.7 |
| Nov 5, 4:15 PM EST | 57.7 |
| Nov 5, 3:15 PM EST | 57.6 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 PM EST | 57.2 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 PM EST | 56.8 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 PM EST | 56.3 |
| Nov 5, 11:15 AM EST | 55.8 |
| Nov 5, 10:15 AM EST | 55.4 |
| Nov 5, 9:15 AM EST | 55.2 |
| Nov 5, 8:15 AM EST | 55 |
| Nov 5, 7:15 AM EST | 54.9 |
| Nov 5, 6:15 AM EST | 54.9 |
| Nov 5, 5:15 AM EST | 54.9 |
| Nov 5, 4:15 AM EST | 55 |
| Nov 5, 3:15 AM EST | 55 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 AM EST | 55.2 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 AM EST | 55.2 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 AM EST | 55.2 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 PM EST | 55.2 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 PM EST | 55.2 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 PM EST | 55.2 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 PM EST | 55.4 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 PM EST | 55.4 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 PM EST | 55.4 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 PM EST | 55.6 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 PM EST | 55.4 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 PM EST | 54.9 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 PM EST | 54.1 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 PM EST | 53.4 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 PM EST | 52.7 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 AM EST | 52 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 AM EST | 51.4 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 AM EST | 51.4 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 AM EST | 51.4 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 AM EST | 51.4 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 AM EST | 51.6 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 AM EST | 52 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 AM EST | 52.2 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 AM EST | 52.3 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 AM EST | 52.7 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 AM EST | 52.9 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 AM EST | 52.9 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 PM EST | 53.1 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 PM EST | 53.2 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 PM EST | 53.2 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 PM EST | 53.2 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 PM EST | 53.4 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 PM EST | 53.4 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 PM EST | 53.4 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 PM EST | 53.2 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 PM EST | 52.7 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 PM EST | 52 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 PM EST | 51.4 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 PM EST | 50.7 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 AM EST | 50.2 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 AM EST | 49.6 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 AM EST | 49.5 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 AM EST | 49.5 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 AM EST | 49.6 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 AM EST | 50 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 AM EST | 50.2 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 AM EST | 50.4 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 AM EST | 50.7 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 AM EST | 50.9 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 AM EST | 51.3 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 AM EST | 51.4 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 PM EST | 51.6 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 PM EST | 51.8 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 PM EST | 52 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 PM EST | 52.2 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 PM EST | 52.2 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 PM EST | 52.3 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 PM EST | 52.3 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 PM EST | 52.3 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 PM EST | 52 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 PM EST | 51.3 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 PM EST | 50.9 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 PM EST | 50.4 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 AM EST | 49.8 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 AM EST | 49.3 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 AM EST | 49.1 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 AM EST | 49.1 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 AM EST | 49.3 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 AM EST | 49.5 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 AM EST | 49.8 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 AM EST | 50.2 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 AM EST | 50.4 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 AM EST | 50.7 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 AM EST | 51.1 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 AM EST | 51.3 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 PM EST | 51.4 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 PM EST | 51.8 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 PM EST | 52 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 PM EST | 52 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 PM EST | 52.2 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 PM EST | 52.3 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 PM EST | 52.5 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 PM EST | 52.5 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 PM EST | 52 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 PM EST | 51.4 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 PM EST | 50.9 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 PM EST | 50.5 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 AM EST | 50 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 AM EST | 49.6 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 AM EST | 49.6 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 AM EST | 49.8 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 AM EST | 50 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 AM EST | 50.4 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 AM EST | 50.7 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 AM EST | 51.3 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 AM EST | 51.6 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 AM EST | 52 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM EST | 52.2 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM EDT | 52.5 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 AM EDT | 52.9 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 PM EDT | 53.2 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 PM EDT | 53.4 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 PM EDT | 53.6 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 PM EDT | 54 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 PM EDT | 54.1 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 PM EDT | 54.3 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 PM EDT | 54.3 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 PM EDT | 54.1 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 PM EDT | 53.4 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 PM EDT | 52.9 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 PM EDT | 52.5 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 PM EDT | 52.2 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 AM EDT | 51.8 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 AM EDT | 51.8 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 AM EDT | 52 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 AM EDT | 52.3 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 AM EDT | 52.7 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 AM EDT | 53.1 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 AM EDT | 53.4 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 AM EDT | 54 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 AM EDT | 54.3 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 AM EDT | 54.7 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 AM EDT | 55 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 AM EDT | 55.2 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 PM EDT | 55.6 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 PM EDT | 55.8 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 PM EDT | 55.9 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 PM EDT | 56.1 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 PM EDT | 56.3 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 PM EDT | 56.5 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 PM EDT | 56.5 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 PM EDT | 56.1 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 PM EDT | 55.6 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 PM EDT | 54.9 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 PM EDT | 54.3 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 PM EDT | 53.8 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 AM EDT | 53.2 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 AM EDT | 53.1 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 AM EDT | 53.1 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 AM EDT | 53.2 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 AM EDT | 53.4 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 AM EDT | 53.6 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 AM EDT | 53.8 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 AM EDT | 54.1 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 AM EDT | 54.3 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 AM EDT | 54.5 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 AM EDT | 54.7 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 AM EDT | 54.9 |
Map of USGS gauge 01478650 and the river around it
Where WHITE CLAY CREEK AT NEWARK, DE sits, with 3 other gauges on the same river and our water's map point.
Federal guidance. Delaware DNREC publishes no water-temperature line for trout anglers that we found. The lines below are the National Park Service's, federal guidance, not a Delaware rule, with Delaware DNREC's own figure added:
Normal for Nov 5: 32–72 ft³/s (middle half of 31 years of record). Now: 43.6 ft³/s, normal.
Normal for this date. 43.6 ft³/s is between the 25th and 75th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 31 years of record (1995–2025): 10th 24, 25th 32, median 46, 75th 72, 90th 139 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 19.6 ft³/s, highest 309 ft³/s.
Classes as USGS labels them (hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) ); percentiles from the USGS daily statistics (U.S. Geological Survey) (approved daily means; the reading is provisional and instantaneous).
Rising over 24 hours: discharge up 14.7%, from 38 to 43.6 ft³/s. Rising or falling means a change of more than 10% in discharge (or 0.2 ft of gauge height) over 24 hours; our rule of thumb, not a USGS class.
Under the federal 68°F line. Water 58.6°F now; the highest in the last 24 hours was 58.6°F. That is under the 68°F at which the National Park Service, at Grand Teton National Park, recommends anglers stop fishing in the afternoon (“cease fishing at 2 p.m. when water temperatures are likely to exceed 68°F”). Water warms through the afternoon, so check again later in the day: “Carry a pocket thermometer to monitor water temperature.”
High water temperatures prompt fishing advisory in Grand Teton National Park (29 July 2022) (National Park Service)Species the agency lists for White Clay Creek: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout.
Source: Designated trout streams (Northern New Castle County Trout Streams) and trout-stocked ponds (Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Fish and Wildlife).
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
Flood categories: action stage, minor, moderate and major flooding (National Weather Service)Rising water. Rising over the last 24 hours (discharge up 14.7%). Keep your way back to the bank in sight and watch the level while you fish. “Rising” is our rule of thumb: more than 10% in discharge or 0.2 ft of gauge height in 24 hours, not a USGS or NWS class.
Cold water. Water 58.6°F. NWS: “Cold shock can be just as severe and dangerous from water temperatures of 50-60°F (10-15°C) as it is from water at 35°F (2°C).” “Always wear a life jacket in and around the water.”
Cold Water Hazards and Safety (National Weather Service)Turn Around Don't Drown. “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.” No flow number makes a crossing safe; if in doubt, stay out.
Turn Around Don't Drown (National Weather Service)Specific conductance 402 µS/cm at Nov 5, 11:15 PM EST; 7-day range 402–415 µS/cm
Dissolved ions: Specific conductance rises with the ions dissolved in the water. No fishing threshold is published for it; compare with this gauge's own recent readings.
Conductivity (Electrical Conductance) and Water (U.S. Geological Survey)Guidance from the readings above and the published thresholds named with each line; not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Local rules and closures come first.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
NWS observed 5.39 ft stage at Nov 5, 10:15 PM EST (NWS gauge NEKD1; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point.
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Checked Nov 5, 11:29 PM EST; readings refresh at most every 15 minutes and statistics daily. Provisional USGS data can be revised. Conditions change: re-check before you go. This is general guidance, not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access.