Nanticoke River at Bridgeville
Future / Actual / Minor
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/10/2025 9:15 AM EDTRecord: 10.3 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 11.5 ft Moderate Flooding 10.5 ft Minor Flooding 9.5 ft Action 8 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 11.5 - Significant flooding occurs along Rifle Range Road. The roadway is closed. Backwater increases on Turkey Branch increasing the flooding on Rifle Range Road. Backwater also increases on Bridgeville Branch.
- 10.5 - Flooding increases along Rifle Range Road and is subject to closure. High water on the Nanticoke could produce backwater effects on both Turkey Branch and Bridgeville Branch and cause additional flooding as a result.
- 9.5 - Rifle Range Road begins to flood. High water on the Nanticoke could produce backwater effects on Bridgeville Branch and cause additional flooding near North Main street.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 38.7283, -75.5619 |
| RFC | MARFC |
| State | DE |
| WFO | PHI |
| County | Sussex |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
| USGS | 01487000 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 9.71 ft | on 01-10-2024 |
| 2. | 9.85 ft | on 12-19-2023 |
| 3. | 9.09 ft | on 09-30-2016 |
| 4. | 8.73 ft | on 08-28-2011 |
| 5. | 8.18 ft | on 04-16-2007 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 9.71 ft | on 01-10-2024 |
| 2. | 9.85 ft | on 12-19-2023 |
| 3. | 9.09 ft | on 09-30-2016 |
| 4. | 8.73 ft | on 08-28-2011 |
| 5. | 8.18 ft | on 04-16-2007 |
| 6. | 9.19 ft | on 09-17-1999 |
| 7. | 8.66 ft | on 03-29-1994 |
| 8. | 9.45 ft | on 03-03-1994 |
| 9. | 10.31 ft | on 02-26-1979 |
| 10. | 8.86 ft | on 08-05-1967 |
| 11. | 8.84 ft | on 08-26-1958 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 10.31 ft | on 02-26-1979 |
| 2. | 9.85 ft | on 12-19-2023 |
| 3. | 9.71 ft | on 01-10-2024 |
| 4. | 9.45 ft | on 03-03-1994 |
| 5. | 9.19 ft | on 09-17-1999 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 10.31 ft | on 02-26-1979 |
| 2. | 9.85 ft | on 12-19-2023 |
| 3. | 9.71 ft | on 01-10-2024 |
| 4. | 9.45 ft | on 03-03-1994 |
| 5. | 9.19 ft | on 09-17-1999 |
| 6. | 9.09 ft | on 09-30-2016 |
| 7. | 8.86 ft | on 08-05-1967 |
| 8. | 8.84 ft | on 08-26-1958 |
| 9. | 8.73 ft | on 08-28-2011 |
| 10. | 8.66 ft | on 03-29-1994 |
| 11. | 8.18 ft | on 04-16-2007 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NAVD88 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 24.32 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 23.32 ft |
| minor Flooding | 22.32 ft |
| action | 20.82 ft |
| Latest Value | 17.32 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 12.82 ft |
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Probability Information
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Unique Local Info
During winter months, cold and ice may result in inaccurate real-time stream stage and streamflow data. Adjustments or deletions of this data can only be done after detailed analysis.
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