Station Name: Lewes
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 10 feet

Sensor Depth: -8 feet

Nearest Address:
41 Cape Henlopen Dr
Lewes, DE 19958
Sussex County

GPS Coordinates: 38.781700, -75.120003

Nearby Water Temperatures

Coastal Flood Warning issued February 22 at 6:40PM EST until February 23 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 6:40 PM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Monday. * 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...Widespread minor to near moderate coastal flooding likely with the Monday afternoon high tide. Back-bay flooding may linger as far as Tuesday morning's high tide. Further extensions will be warranted.

A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. 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.

Blizzard Warning issued February 22 at 1:23PM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 1:23 PM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 2:30 AM

...A MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH MONDAY... .A major winter storm will impact the region through Monday. Very heavy snowfall and areas of blizzard conditions are expected. Rain will change to all snow this afternoon and evening. The most severe conditions and heaviest snowfall will occur tonight, with snow gradually tapering off during the daytime Monday. Record breaking snowfall totals are possible. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations between 13 and 17 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Delaware Beaches and Inland Sussex Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage and result in scattered power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour. Locally higher snowfall amounts and significant drifting of snow possible. Some mixed precipitation possible this evening before a change to all snow.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Special Weather Statement issued February 22 at 10:31PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 10:31 PM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 2:00 AM

Bands of heavy snow will continue to lift northwest into the Delmarva peninsula through tonight. Snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour have been observed, and will continue impacting the area overnight. Additionally, winds will become more of a factor as the night progresses. Blizzard conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

Blizzard Warning issued February 22 at 9:41PM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 9:41 PM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 10:00 AM

...A MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL CONTINUE TO IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH MONDAY... .A major winter storm will continue to impact the region through Monday. Very heavy snowfall and areas of blizzard conditions are expected. Moderate to heavy snowfall with rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour or more will persist overnight and into Monday morning. The heavy, wet snow will stick to trees and power lines, resulting in scattered tree damage and power outages. Record breaking snowfall totals are possible. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Delaware Beaches and Inland Sussex Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage and result in scattered power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour. Locally higher snowfall amounts and significant drifting of snow possible.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Blizzard Warning issued February 22 at 1:23PM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 1:23 PM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 2:30 AM

...A MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH MONDAY... .A major winter storm will impact the region through Monday. Very heavy snowfall and areas of blizzard conditions are expected. Rain will change to all snow this afternoon and evening. The most severe conditions and heaviest snowfall will occur tonight, with snow gradually tapering off during the daytime Monday. Record breaking snowfall totals are possible. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations between 11 and 17 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Delaware, Kent and New Castle Counties. In Maryland, Caroline, Queen Annes, and Talbot Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and result in isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour. Locally higher snowfall amounts and significant drifting of snow possible.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.