Station Name: Delaware River at Reedy Island Jetty, DE
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters

Nearest Address:
38 Delaware River Prcl 4
Middletown, DE 19709
New Castle County

GPS Coordinates: 39.5009454, -75.5682589

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flash Flood Warning issued September 23 at 7:13PM EDT until September 23 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS State College PA

Effective: Tue September 23, 2025, 7:13 PM
Expires: Tue September 23, 2025, 9:30 PM

At 713 PM EDT, Local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Lancaster City. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.1 to 0.3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Lancaster, Columbia, Millersville, Willow Street, East Petersburg, Leola, Rothsville, Mountville, Leacock, Bareville, Washington Boro, Bird-In-Hand, Smoketown, Franklin And Marshall College, Millersville University, Lancaster Airport and Dutch Wonderland. Rain will move out of the warned area by 7:30PM, but water on roadways may take some time to recede.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Rip Current Statement issued September 23 at 4:08PM EDT until September 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Tue September 23, 2025, 4:08 PM
Expires: Wed September 24, 2025, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone, always have a floatation device with you and swim near a lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Rip Current Statement issued September 23 at 4:08PM EDT until September 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Tue September 23, 2025, 4:08 PM
Expires: Wed September 24, 2025, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone, always have a floatation device with you and swim near a lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.