Station Name: CHRISTINA RIVER AT NEWPORT, DE
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: -13 feet

Nearest Address:
S James St
Newport, DE 19804
New Castle County

GPS Coordinates: 39.71063889, -75.6087222

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 2:01AM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 2:01 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 4:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow with mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 7 and 13 inches and ice accumulations up to three tenths of an inch * WHERE...Portions of central and northern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey, and east central and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause tree damage and power outages. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

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 January 24 at 5:26AM EST until January 26 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 5:26 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:30 PM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread significant snow beginning this evening, with the potential for ice Sunday especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold temperatures are expected tonight through the middle of next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 7 and 14 inches, with highest in the far northern and western suburbs of Washington and Baltimore. Ice accumulations between one and two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, and northern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area tonight, becoming heavy at times with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected Sunday. Significant icing is possible especially south of Highway 50. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period of wind chills in the teens and single digits continues this evening and lasting through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.

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. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 1:15PM EST until January 26 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:15 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 9:15 PM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread significant snow beginning this evening, with the potential for ice Sunday especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold temperatures are expected tonight through the middle of next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 6 and 10 inches, with up to 14 inches possible, especially in the far northern and western suburbs of Washington and Baltimore. Ice accumulations between one and two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...DC, portions of central, northeast, and northern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area tonight, becoming heavy at times with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected Sunday. Significant icing is possible especially south of Highway 50. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period of wind chills in the single digits and teens continues this evening and lasting through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.

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. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 11:28PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:28 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 10 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread and prolonged travel disruptions are expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the area late Saturday evening into Saturday night, becoming heavy at times through Sunday with accumulation rates of one to two inches per hour at times. Snow may mix with sleet or freezing rain near and south of the Pennsylvania Turnpike on Sunday afternoon, which may cut down on total snow accumulations. Frigid temperatures and wind chills are expected before, during, and after the winter storm. Some blowing and drifting snow is possible.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 12:29PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:29 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with or possibly changing to sleet Sunday afternoon and evening, especially south of the Turnpike. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 9 and 13 inches, possibly topped by light glazing of ice. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread and prolonged travel disruptions are expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the area Saturday night, becoming heavy at times through Sunday with accumulation rates of one to two inches per hour at times. Snow may mix with or even change to sleet near and south of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Sunday afternoon and evening, which may cut down on total snow accumulations. Frigid temperatures and wind chills are expected before, during, and after the winter storm. Some blowing and drifting snow is possible.

Consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.