Station Name: CHRISTINA RIVER AT NEWPORT, DE
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: -13 feet / -4 meters

Nearest Address:
S James St
Newport, DE 19804
New Castle County

GPS Coordinates: 39.71063889, -75.6087222

Nearby Water Temperatures

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 8 at 5:21AM EDT until October 9 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 5:21 AM
Expires: Wed October 8, 2025, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, Kent. In New Jersey, Cumberland. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 3 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor coastal flooding is forecast with the morning high tides into the weekend.

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 8 at 11:08AM EDT until October 10 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 11:08 AM
Expires: Thu October 9, 2025, 12:15 AM

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, Kent. In New Jersey, Cumberland. * WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 3 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor coastal flooding is forecast with the morning high tides into the weekend. More significant tidal flooding is possible later this weekend and into next week.

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.