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Wood Duck Run

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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 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 36 ft³/s over 30 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 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 01478245, as of Aug 23, 9:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 36 ft³/s over 30 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 9:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
68°F
20°C
Streamflow
417 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.66 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 36 ft³/s over 30 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge White Clay Creek near Strickersville, PA (1.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Wood Duck Run

H: 87° L: 68°
Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
75°
|
Feels like 76°
Precipitation
78%
Humidity
76%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
3.5
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
70°
3 AM
Moderate rain
70°
6 AM
Moderate rain at times
69°
9 AM
Moderate rain
73°
12 PM
Moderate rain at times
81°
3 PM
Moderate rain at times
87°
6 PM
Cloudy
79°
9 PM
Cloudy
70°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wood Duck Run?
Wood Duck Run is a river in Delaware.
What is the water temperature at Wood Duck Run?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Wood Duck Run in Delaware is 68°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 01478245, 1.8 miles away.
Can you swim at Wood Duck Run?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.

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Delaware

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