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SwedenChristina River at Wilmington water level
Tidal gauge, Christina River, Delaware, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Flow
- Water temperature
- 63 °F
History
What this means
The Christina River at Wilmington reads 3,510 cfs as of Oct 19, 2026, 08:36 AM EDT. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this tidal gauge yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
It has risen 130 cfs over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 31.1 cfs and 6,630 cfs.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 63 °F.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.23 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Christina River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christina River at Coochs BridgeRiver gauge, Christina River | 4.14 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 12 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shellpot Creek at WilmingtonRiver gauge, Shellpot Creek | 2.8 cfs | Normal | −0.9 cfs | 2.1 mi |
| Brandywine Creek at WilmingtonRiver gauge, Brandywine Creek | 18.70 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 3.0 mi |
| Red Clay Creek at WooddaleRiver gauge, Red Clay Creek | 2.93 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 5.4 mi |
| Red Clay Creek near StantonRiver gauge, Red Clay Creek | 7.78 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 5.5 mi |
| Calf Run at MarshalltonRiver gauge, Calf Run | 0.4 cfs | Very high | ±0 | 5.9 mi |
| White Clay Creek near NewarkRiver gauge, White Clay Creek | 5.15 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 8 mi |
| Pike Creek near NewarkRiver gauge, Pike Creek | 3.5 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 8 mi |
| Brandywine Creek at Chadds FordRiver gauge, Brandywine Creek | 1.97 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 10 mi |
Questions and answers
What is the water level of Christina River at Wilmington today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 08:36 AM EDT, the flow was 3,510 cfs. Up 130 cfs over the last 24 hours.
Is Christina River at Wilmington rising or falling?
Up 130 cfs over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Christina River at Wilmington normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01480120(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.73608, -75.54056(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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flow | 3,510 cfs | 2026-10-19 12:36 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 63 °F | 2026-10-19 12:36 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Christina River at Wilmington (usgs:01480120). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/delaware/christina-river-at-wilmington
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer