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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
514 Swedes Landing Rd
Wilmington, DE 19801
New Castle County

GPS Coordinates: 39.7360833, -75.5405556

Nearby Water Temperatures

Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 18 at 4:00PM EDT until April 19 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 4:00 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Salem. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.

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 April 19 at 1:57AM EDT until April 19 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 1:57 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Salem. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.

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.

Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:11AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 1:11 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible, mainly outside of the urban city centers. * WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle County. In Pennsylvania, Delaware and Philadelphia Counties. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 1:02PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 1:02 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 2:15 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures with lows in the 20s. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest and southern New Jersey and east central, northeast and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation.

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible. These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:11AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 1:11 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey and east central and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.