Station Name: ST JONES RIVER AT DOVER, DE
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 13 feet

Nearest Address:
199 E Division St
Dover, DE 19901
Kent County

GPS Coordinates: 39.1637222, -75.5190833

Nearby Water Temperatures

Coastal Flood Watch issued February 21 at 4:36AM EST until February 23 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 4:36 AM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 5:45 PM

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional coastal flooding may linger into Monday's high tide cycles.

A Coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for flooding are expected to develop. Be prepared to begin taking appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. Be sure to check the latest forecast from time to time in case a warning is issued or any new information becomes available. 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.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 3:27AM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 3:27 AM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Kent and New Castle Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour. Locally higher snowfall amounts possible. Blowing and drifting of snow, and whiteout conditions possible.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 3:27AM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 3:27 AM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Northwestern Burlington, and Salem Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour. Locally higher snowfall amounts possible. Blowing and drifting of snow, and whiteout conditions possible.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Storm Watch issued February 21 at 3:27AM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 3:27 AM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Caroline, Kent MD, Queen Annes, and Talbot Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates could exceed 1 inch per hour. Blowing and drifting of snow possible.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Storm Watch issued February 20 at 11:23PM EST until February 23 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 11:23 PM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 7:30 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 inches or more are possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, and northern Maryland and northern Virginia. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially Sunday night into Monday morning. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.