Choptank HUC8 02060005
A 2,844 km² sub-basin of the Mid-Atlantic region in DE, MD. Drought coverage is from the US Drought Monitor (map of 2026-10-13); streamflow classes place each USGS gauge's latest reading against its own day-of-year record.
Health score
75
Healthy
Drought index
130
Moderate
Area in D2+
0%
0% exceptional (D4)
Gauges below normal
0%
of 2 reporting
Median flow
110%
p53 of record
Water assets
4,845
0 springs · 3,274 wells
USGS gauges (2)
- CHOPTANK RIVER NEAR GREENSBORO, MD0149100034 cfsp51 · normal
- TUCKAHOE CREEK NEAR RUTHSBURG, MD0149150038 cfsp55 · normal
Recent conditions
| Date | DSCI | D2+ % | Gauges low | Flow pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 130 | 0 | 0/2 | p53 |
| 2026-10-18 | 130 | 0 | 0/2 | p59 |
| 2026-10-17 | 130 | 0 | 0/2 | p44 |
| 2026-10-16 | 130 | 0 | 0/2 | p40 |
| 2026-10-15 | 130 | 0 | 0/2 | p46 |
| 2026-10-14 | 130 | 0 | 0/2 | p55 |
| 2026-10-13 | 130 | 0 | 0/2 | p65 |
| 2026-10-12 | 130 | 0 | 0/2 | p49 |
| 2026-10-11 | 130 | 0 | 1/2 | p27 |
| 2026-10-10 | 130 | 0 | 1/2 | p25 |
| 2026-10-09 | 130 | 0 | 0/2 | p28 |
| 2026-10-08 | 130 | 0 | 0/2 | p29 |
| 2026-10-07 | 130 | 0 | 0/2 | p31 |
| 2026-10-06 | 130 | 0 | 0/2 | p42 |
Top water assets
- 75Crouse, Katherinewell
- 74Gallo, Emilwell
- 74McClister, Phillipwell
- 74Schiff, Jameswell
- 71Steward, Arthurwell
- 71Schiff, Tarrencewell
- 71Bullock, William E Trusteewell
- 71Bullock, Williamwell
- 71White, Albertwell
- 71Schiff Farms, Incwell