Station Name: MURDERKILL RIVER AT FREDERICA, DE
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: -3 feet

Nearest Address:
Bay Rd
Frederica, DE 19946
Kent County

GPS Coordinates: 39.0105, -75.4583056

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 1:55AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:55 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below. * WHERE...Portions of central and northern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central and southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 31 at 2:02AM EST until February 1 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 2:02 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 3:15 PM

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Sussex County Delaware. * WHEN...From 5 AM to noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding may linger near the times of high tide through Monday. The highest water levels and greatest impacts are forecast to occur during the Sunday morning high tide, when isolated Moderate coastal flood impacts are possible along the back bays. Ice from the back bays could get pushed onshore during high tide, and flood waters could freeze on roadways, further complicating impacts.

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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 1:55AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:55 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 6 below. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In Delaware, Sussex County. In New Jersey, Cape May County. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from midnight tonight to 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Wind Advisory issued January 31 at 1:55AM EST until February 1 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:55 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 6 below. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In Delaware, Sussex County. In New Jersey, Cape May County. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from midnight tonight to 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 31 at 2:02AM EST until February 1 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 2:02 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 3:15 PM

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Atlantic, Cape May, and Southeastern Burlington Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM to noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding may linger near the times of high tide through Monday. The highest water levels and greatest impacts are forecast to occur during the Sunday morning high tide, when isolated Moderate coastal flood impacts are possible along the back bays. Ice from the back bays could get pushed onshore during high tide, and flood waters could freeze on roadways, further complicating impacts.

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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 12:48AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:48 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 3 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, second Cold Weather Advisory, and third Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Wind Advisory issued January 31 at 12:48AM EST until February 1 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:48 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 3 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, second Cold Weather Advisory, and third Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 5:04AM EST until February 1 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 5:04 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 3:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 for road information.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 12:48AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:48 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central, north central, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.