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 2026-09-01); streamflow classes place each USGS gauge's latest reading against its own day-of-year record.
Health score
73
Moderate
Drought index
169
Moderate
Area in D2+
8.32%
0% exceptional (D4)
Gauges below normal
0%
of 2 reporting
Median flow
64%
p32 of record
Water assets
4,845
0 springs · 3,274 wells
USGS gauges (2)
- TUCKAHOE CREEK NEAR RUTHSBURG, MD0149150023 cfsp32 · normal
- CHOPTANK RIVER NEAR GREENSBORO, MD0149100015 cfsp32 · normal
Recent conditions
| Date | DSCI | D2+ % | Gauges low | Flow pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-07 | 169 | 8.32 | 0/2 | p32 |
Top water assets
- 75Crouse, Katherinewell
- 74Schiff, Jameswell
- 74McClister, Phillipwell
- 74Gallo, Emilwell
- 71Bullock, Williamwell
- 71White, Albertwell
- 71Bullock, William E Trusteewell
- 71Steward, Arthurwell
- 71Schiff, Tarrencewell
- 71Schiff Farms, Incwell