Chincoteague HUC8 02040303
A 2,717 km² sub-basin of the Mid-Atlantic region in DE, MD, NJ, VA. Drought coverage is from the US Drought Monitor (map of 2026-09-01); streamflow classes place each USGS gauge's latest reading against its own day-of-year record.
Health score
69
Moderate
Drought index
120
Moderate
Area in D2+
0%
0% exceptional (D4)
Gauges below normal
33%
of 3 reporting
Median flow
79%
p36 of record
Water assets
14,088
0 springs · 12,299 wells
USGS gauges (3)
- MILLSBORO POND OUTLET AT MILLSBORO, DE0148452525 cfsp25 · below normal
- BIRCH BRANCH AT SHOWELL, MD01484713201 cfsp36 · normal
- BEAVERDAM DITCH NEAR MILLVILLE, DE014846951 cfsp54 · normal
Recent conditions
| Date | DSCI | D2+ % | Gauges low | Flow pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-07 | 120 | 0 | 1/3 | p36 |
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