Delaware River at US Route 22 at Phillipsburg NJ
Is Delaware River at US Route 22 at Phillipsburg NJ flooding right now?
Delaware River at US Route 22 at Phillipsburg NJ measured 1.48 ft on 2026-10-27 18:30:00 UTC. That observation was 20.5 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.48 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 44.4 ft on Fri, Aug 19, 1955.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 18.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 20.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 24.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 28.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 44.4 ft | 1955-08-19 |
| 38.1 ft | 1903-10-10 |
| 37.2 ft | 2005-04-04 |
| 37.09 ft | 2006-06-29 |
| 33.45 ft | 2004-09-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh River at Glendon, PA | 2.4 mi | Northampton County |
| Lopatcong Creek at Strykers Road at Port Warren NJ | 3.0 mi | Warren County |
| Pohatcong Crk at Creek Rd near Carpentersville NJ | 4.5 mi | Warren County |
| Bushkill Creek below SR2017 bridge at Tatamy, PA | 4.8 mi | Northampton County |
| Bushkill Creek above Rt 33 bridge at Tatamy, PA | 5.0 mi | Northampton 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.