River stage
Darlington, Deer Creek
- River level
- 1.78 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.72 ft
- Recent high
- 3.57 ft
- Recent low
- 0.89 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS DRLM2
- 30-day change
- +0.71 ft
- Average
- 1.23 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 13.98 ft
In brief
The Deer Creek at Darlington, MD read 1.78 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.22 ft below action stage. That is 0.71 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge DRLM2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.98 ft | 2014-04-30 |
| 2 | 13.47 ft | 2018-08-31 |
| 3 | 12.32 ft | 2006-06-28 |
| 4 | 11.95 ft | 2024-01-10 |
| 5 | 10.87 ft | 2010-10-01 |
| 6 | 10.70 ft | 2004-06-15 |
| 7 | 10.43 ft | 2003-09-23 |
| 8 | 10.13 ft | 2016-02-25 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 9.00 ft
Overbank flooding is occurring near Deer Creek, but no impacts are observed.
- 10.00 ft
Water approaches Wilsons Mill near Darlington.
- 14.00 ft
Water approaches Nobles Mill between Darlington and Churchville.
- 17.00 ft
Nobles Mill Road is flooded, along with Nobles Mill and Wilsons Mill. Water approaches other structures.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Deer Creek flooding at Darlington?
No. The Deer Creek at Darlington is at 1.78 ft, 7.22 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Darlington?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft, minor flooding 10 ft, moderate flooding 14 ft and major flooding 17 ft.
What is the highest the Deer Creek has been at Darlington?
The highest crest on record is 13.98 ft, on 2014-04-30.
Is the Deer Creek high or low right now at Darlington?
At 1.78 ft it is higher than 94% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge DRLM2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 01580520). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.