Christina River at Coochs Bridge water level

Name: Christina River at Coochs Bridge water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Christina River, Delaware, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

4.19ft Down 0.28 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 12:15 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 15.7 cfs
Water temperature: 56 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Christina River at Coochs Bridge reads 4.19 ft, a normal level.

It is 6.81 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.28 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.14 ft and 4.59 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 56 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 14.00 ftAugust 4, 2020

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 11.00 ft, still 6.81 ft away.

What happens at each level

13.00 ft: Flooding increases. Evacuations also increase in the towns of Newark and Christiana. Roads become impassable.
12.50 ft: Evacuations are possible in Duross Heights. Airport Road at the New Castle Airport floods is closed. Businesses are flooded. Flooding increases in Newark. Flooding also increases on Barksdale Road and can extend onto Casho Mill Road. Businesses on South College Avenue take on water.
12.00 ft: Significant flooding occurs on Meadow Road in Christiana. Roads are closed. Homes are flooded. Salem Church Road and Reybold Road floods in Christiana also flood and are subject to closures. Residential backyards can flood in this area. Flooding also occurs in Newark on West Chestnut Hill Road and South College Avenue.
11.50 ft: Portions of Duross Heights near New Castle Airport begin to flood including Don Avenue. Airport Road at the New Castle Airport begins to flood as the Christina River backs up the Nonesuch Creek. Walther Road in the Bear area also floods. Flooding also occurs around Smalley's Pond Dam in Christiana.
11.00 ft: Flooding begins in the town of Christiana. East Main Street (Del 7) begins to flood as does Water Street. Meadow Road near New Castle Airport is subject to flooding. Barksdale Road near Casho Mill Road is also subject to flooding as are residential backyards.
9.00 ft: Flooding begins in fields and floodplain adjacent to the river.
4.19 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	14.00 ft	August 4, 2020
2	13.89 ft	August 28, 2011
3	13.73 ft	September 16, 1999
4	13.43 ft	September 28, 2004
5	13.12 ft	July 5, 1989
6	13.06 ft	October 1, 2010
7	12.85 ft	September 2, 2021
8	12.67 ft	May 1, 2014
9	12.52 ft	January 10, 2024
10	12.42 ft	December 25, 2020

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:17 AM Sunset 06:21 PM Daylight 11 hr, 4 min First quarter 51%

Map

Other gauges on the Christina River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Christina River at WilmingtonTidal gauge, Christina River	2,440 cfs	No reference yet	+90.0 cfs	12 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
White Clay Creek at NewarkRiver gauge, White Clay Creek	5.45 ft	Below flood stage	−0.20 ft	3.7 mi
Pike Creek near NewarkRiver gauge, Pike Creek	3.7 cfs	Normal	−3.1 cfs	5.1 mi
White Clay Creek near NewarkRiver gauge, White Clay Creek	5.19 ft	Below flood stage	−0.33 ft	5.1 mi
Big Elk Creek at Elk MillsRiver gauge, Big Elk Creek	3.45 ft	Below flood stage	−0.22 ft	5.6 mi
Red Clay Creek near StantonRiver gauge, Red Clay Creek	7.83 ft	Below flood stage	−0.19 ft	7 mi
Calf Run at MarshalltonRiver gauge, Calf Run	0.4 cfs	Normal	−0.1 cfs	7 mi
White Clay Creek near StrickersvilleRiver gauge, White Clay Creek	3.18 ft	Below flood stage	−0.18 ft	8 mi
West Branch White Clay Creek near ChestervilleRiver gauge, West Branch White Clay Creek	8.3 cfs	Normal	−2.4 cfs	10 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Christina River at Coochs Bridge?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 6.81 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Christina River at Coochs Bridge today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 12:15 PM EDT, the water level was 4.19 ft. Down 0.28 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Christina River at Coochs Bridge rising or falling?

Down 0.28 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Christina River at Coochs Bridge normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Christina River at Coochs Bridge?

The highest level on record is 14.00 ft on August 4, 2020.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01478000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.63739, -75.72789 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	4.19 ft	2026-10-18 16:15	Provisional
Flow	15.7 cfs	2026-10-18 16:15	Provisional
Water temperature	56 °F	2026-10-18 16:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Christina River at Coochs Bridge (usgs:01478000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/delaware/christina-river-at-coochs-bridge

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