Station Name: East Branch Brandywine Creek below Downingtown, PA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 213 feet

Nearest Address:
Downingtown Pike
Downingtown, PA 19380
Chester County

GPS Coordinates: 39.9687191, -75.6732715

Nearby Water Temperatures

Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 1:02PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 1:02 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 2:15 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures with lows in the 20s. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest and southern New Jersey and east central, northeast and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation.

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible. These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 18 at 2:59AM EDT until April 19 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 2:59 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In New Jersey, Gloucester, Camden and Northwestern Burlington. In Pennsylvania, Delaware, Philadelphia and Lower Bucks. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 18 at 2:59AM EDT until April 19 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 2:59 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Salem. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.

Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 12:33PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 12:33 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 12:45 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Those with agricultural interests should protect sensitive vegetation. Freezing temperatures could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.