Delaware River at Riegelsville NJ
Is Delaware River at Riegelsville NJ flooding right now?
Delaware River at Riegelsville NJ measured 3.75 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 18.3 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.75 ft
Streamflow
5,650 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 38.85 ft on Sat, Aug 20, 1955.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 11.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 18.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 22.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 26.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 38.85 ft | 1955-08-20 |
| 35.9 ft | 1903-10-10 |
| 34.07 ft | 2005-04-03 |
| 33.62 ft | 2006-06-29 |
| 32.45 ft | 1936-03-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cooks Creek at Durham Furnace, PA | 1.2 mi | Bucks County |
| Pohatcong Crk at Creek Rd near Carpentersville NJ | 3.0 mi | Warren County |
| Lehigh River at Glendon, PA | 5.7 mi | Northampton County |
| Delaware River at US Route 22 at Phillipsburg NJ | 6.9 mi | Warren County |
| Lopatcong Creek at Strykers Road at Port Warren NJ | 6.9 mi | Warren County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.