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Phillips Ditch
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 83°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 83°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 35 ft³/s over 38 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 83°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 83°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 01484525, as of Aug 21, 7:15 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 35 ft³/s over 38 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 7:15 PM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 35 ft³/s over 38 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Delaware yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MILLSBORO POND OUTLET AT MILLSBORO, DE (2.5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 7:15 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Phillips Ditch?
- Phillips Ditch is a river in Delaware.
- What is the water temperature at Phillips Ditch?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Phillips Ditch in Delaware is 83°F (28°C), measured by USGS gauge 01484525, 2.5 miles away.
- Can you swim at Phillips Ditch?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 83°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 21, 2026.
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