Live float conditions for 12 Delaware rivers
Every river below is monitored through its USGS streamflow gauges, refreshed every 15 minutes and rated in plain language for kayak, canoe, raft and tube. Select a river for the live dashboard with current flow, trend, weather and community reports.
White Clay Creek
White Clay Creek is a small creek in the Piedmont / New Castle region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the White Clay Creek At Newark, De gauge runs roughly 100–140 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont / New Castle · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: White Clay Creek At Newark, De, White Clay Creek Near Newark, De
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Nanticoke River
Nanticoke River is a small creek in the Southern / Sussex region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Nanticoke River Near Bridgeville, De gauge runs roughly 100–140 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southern / Sussex · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Nanticoke River Near Bridgeville, De
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Brandywine Creek
Brandywine Creek is a small river in the Piedmont / New Castle region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Brandywine Creek At Wilmington, De gauge runs roughly 240–790 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 170–550 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont / New Castle · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Brandywine Creek At Wilmington, De
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Red Clay Creek
Red Clay Creek is a small creek in the Piedmont / New Castle region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Red Clay Creek At Wooddale, De gauge runs roughly 65–90 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 45–65 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont / New Castle · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Red Clay Creek At Wooddale, De, Red Clay Creek Near Stanton, De
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St. Jones River
St. Jones River is a small creek in the Central Coastal Plain region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the St Jones River At Dover, De gauge runs roughly 40–60 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Coastal Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: St Jones River At Dover, De
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Christina River
Christina River is a small creek in the Piedmont / New Castle region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Christina River At Coochs Bridge, De gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont / New Castle · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Christina River At Coochs Bridge, De
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Indian River
Indian River is a small creek in the Southern / Sussex region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Millsboro Pond Outlet At Millsboro, De gauge runs roughly 95–140 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 65–95 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southern / Sussex · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Millsboro Pond Outlet At Millsboro, De
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Marshyhope Creek
Marshyhope Creek is a small creek in the Southern / Sussex region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Marshyhope Creek Near Adamsville, De gauge runs roughly 50–85 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 35–50 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southern / Sussex · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Marshyhope Creek Near Adamsville, De
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Blackbird Creek
Blackbird Creek is a small creek in the Central Coastal Plain region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Blackbird Creek At Blackbird, De gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Coastal Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Blackbird Creek At Blackbird, De
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Pike Creek
Pike Creek is a small creek in the Piedmont / New Castle region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pike Creek Near Newark, De gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont / New Castle · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Pike Creek Near Newark, De
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Beaverdam Branch
Beaverdam Branch is a small creek in the Central Coastal Plain region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Beaverdam Branch At Houston, De gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Coastal Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Beaverdam Branch At Houston, De
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Shellpot Creek
Shellpot Creek is a small creek in the Piedmont / New Castle region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Shellpot Creek At Wilmington, De gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont / New Castle · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Shellpot Creek At Wilmington, De
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