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- Flood damage restoration in Chadds Ford: the CDFP1 gauge, record crests and road closures.
- Storm and creek flood cleanup: what main-stem silt and contaminated water mean for cleanup.
- Flood insurance claim documentation: building the file your adjuster needs.
The numbers to know
At the NWS Chadds Ford gauge (CDFP1), Creek Road and Route 926 near Pocopson flood at 10 feet, Route 1 takes water at 11.8 feet, and at 13 feet residential evacuations begin and Routes 1 and 100 close. The record is 21.04 feet from September 2, 2021. Watch the live gauge.