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Black Duck Creek

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 2 ft³/s over 25 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 01483155, as of Aug 23, 6:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 2 ft³/s over 25 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 6:00 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
66°F
19°C
Streamflow
3 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.53 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 2 ft³/s over 25 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Maryland yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SILVER LAKE TRIBUTARY AT MIDDLETOWN, DE (7.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 6:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Black Duck Creek

H: 87° L: 64°
Mist
Mist
70°
|
Feels like 75°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
96%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
71°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
71°
6 AM
Mist
70°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
73°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
81°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
87°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
78°
9 PM
Clear
67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Black Duck Creek?
Black Duck Creek is a river in Maryland.
What is the water temperature at Black Duck Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Black Duck Creek in Maryland is 66°F (19°C), measured by USGS gauge 01483155, 7.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Black Duck Creek?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.

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