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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
514 Swedes Landing Rd
Wilmington, DE 19801
New Castle County

GPS Coordinates: 39.7360833, -75.5405556

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 1:45PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 1:45 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow with sleet and freezing rain possible. Total snow accumulations between 11 and 15 inches and ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch possible. * WHERE...Portions of Delaware, northeast Maryland, southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 12:59PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 12:59 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 8 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central, northern, and southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 8 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 23 at 1:27AM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 1:27 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:30 PM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 15 inches and ice accumulations up to one quarter of an inch possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 1:23AM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 1:23 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:30 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 7 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central, northern, and southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...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. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 12:59PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 12:59 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northwest New Jersey and east central and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 10 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 1:23AM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 1:23 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:30 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northwest New Jersey and east central and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * 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. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 4:36PM EST until January 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 4:36 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:45 AM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will likely lead to widespread significant snow beginning late Saturday, 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 Friday night through the middle of next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain possible. There is a high likelihood of at least 5 inches of snow, with over 10 inches possible. Ice accumulation is also possible. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central and northern Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area Saturday evening, becoming heavy at times late Saturday night with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is possible Sunday. Significant icing is possible especially south of Highway 50. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period wind chills in the teens and single digits is likely beginning Friday evening and lasting through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Now is the time to make preparations for the storm. This includes getting any necessary groceries or medicines that you may not be able to access this weekend into early next week due to any potential closure. Have an emergency kit in the car including extra batteries, a flashlight, and blanket just in case you get stranded. Make sure to refuel or charge your car before the storm hits. Check on elderly friends, family, and neighbors and don't forget about pets or livestock during this prolonged cold period.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 8:27PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 8:27 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 8 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, and northern Maryland, and northern and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 8 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills of zero to 8 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

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

Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 1:45PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 1:45 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow with mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 16 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 23 at 1:27AM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 1:27 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:30 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow with mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 17 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey and east central, northeast, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 4:36PM EST until January 26 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 4:36 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:45 AM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will likely lead to widespread significant snow beginning late Saturday, 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 Friday night through the middle of next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain possible. There is a high likelihood of at least 5 inches of snow, with over 10 inches possible. Ice accumulation is also possible, especially south of Interstate 70. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northern Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area by Saturday evening, becoming heavy at times Saturday night with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is possible Sunday, especially south of Interstate 70. Significant icing is possible especially across central Virginia. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period wind chills in the teens and single digits is likely beginning Friday evening and lasting through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Now is the time to make preparations for the storm. This includes getting any necessary groceries or medicines that you may not be able to access this weekend into early next week due to any potential closure. Have an emergency kit in the car including extra batteries, a flashlight, and blanket just in case you get stranded. Make sure to refuel or charge your car before the storm hits. Check on elderly friends, family, and neighbors and don't forget about pets or livestock during this prolonged cold period.