Can you swim here today?
Brandywine Creek State Park
Wilmington, Delaware · State park
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterAs of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Brandywine Creek State Park is 54°F (12°C), measured by USGS gauge 01481500, 2.5 miles away.
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 01481500, as of Oct 20, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 20 (median 200 ft³/s over 53 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 20, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 20 (median 200 ft³/s over 53 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Delaware yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BRANDYWINE CREEK AT WILMINGTON, DE (2.5 mi away), as of Oct 20, 4:30 AM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.