Christina River at Newport (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: minor flooding begins at 7.2 ft; moderate flooding begins at 8.2 ft; major flooding begins at 9.2 ft.
| Minor flooding | 7.2 ft |
|---|---|
| Moderate flooding | 8.2 ft |
| Major flooding | 9.2 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 10.1 ft on Oct 30, 2012 (historic crest)
- 9.8 ft on Sep 17, 1999 (historic crest)
- 9.6 ft on Jan 10, 2024 (historic crest)
- 9.4 ft on May 1, 2014 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.2 ft | (MLLW) MINOR FLOODING. |
|---|---|
| 7.5 ft | (MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL. |
| 7.8 ft | (MLLW) Flooding begins along the Christina River from Christiana to Newport. Flooding begins along the lower reaches of the White Clay Creek and the Red Clay Creek (around Stanton and Glenville) where they merge to enter the Christina River. |
| 8.2 ft | (MLLW) MODERATE FLOODING. At this level, additional roadways near the Christina River and its tidal tributaries from Christiana to Newport begin to flood. Lives may be at risk when people put themselves in harm's way. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. COASTAL FLOOD WARNING LEVEL. |
| 9.2 ft | (MLLW) MAJOR FLOODING. At this level, widespread roadway flooding begins near the Christina River and its tidal tributaries from Christiana to Newport. Vulnerable homes and businesses may be damaged as water levels rise further above this threshold. Numerous roads become impassable and some neighborhoods may be isolated. The flood waters become a danger to anyone who attempts to cross on foot or in a vehicle. |
| 9.2 ft | (MLLW) The level reached on October 29, 2021. |
| 9.4 ft | (MLLW) The level reached on May 1, 2014. |
| 9.8 ft | (MLLW) The level reached on September 17, 1999 during Hurricane Floyd. |
| 10.1 ft | (Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW)) The level reached on October 30, 2012 during Post Tropical Cyclone Sandy. |
Forecast office: NWS Mount Holly · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Red Clay Creek at Stanton NWS gauge · 1.7 mi
- Millside NOAA tide station · 2.8 mi
- White Clay Creek near Newark NWS gauge · 3.6 mi
- Red Clay Creek at Wooddale NWS gauge · 3.9 mi
- Christina River at Wilmington (IN MLLW) NWS gauge · 4.0 mi
- New Castle NOAA tide station · 4.5 mi