Providence Creek (Duck Creek tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Providence Creek
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Other name(s)	Tributary to Duck Creek
Country	United States
State	Delaware
County	New Castle Kent
City	Smyrna
Physical characteristics
Main source	Cypress Branch divide about 0.5 miles southwest of Thomas Corners, Delaware 70 ft (21 m) 39°17′57″N 075°41′40″W / 39.29917°N 75.69444°W / 39.29917; -75.69444
River mouth	Duck Creek (Duck Creek Pond) Smyrna, Delaware 10 ft (3.0 m) 39°18′15″N 075°37′40″W / 39.30417°N 75.62778°W / 39.30417; -75.62778
Length	4.67 mi (7.52 km)
Basin features
Progression	northeast
River system	Smyrna River
Basin size	13.75 square miles (35.6 km2)
Tributaries	Left: Paw Paw Branch Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	Blackbird Forest Road, Alley Mill Road, DE 15

Providence Creek is a small stream in Delaware, about 4.67 mi (7.52 km) long. It flows into another stream called Duck Creek. This creek is located in New Castle County, Delaware.

Where Does Providence Creek Start?

Providence Creek begins its journey near a place called Thomas Corners in Delaware. It starts in an area known as the Cypress Branch divide. This starting point is about 0.5 miles southwest of Thomas Corners.

The Area Providence Creek Drains

Providence Creek helps drain an area of about 13.75 square miles (35.6 km²). This means all the rain that falls in this area eventually flows into Providence Creek. The region gets about 44.5 inches of rain each year. Only a small part of this area, about 3.6%, is covered by forests.