Is the Delaware River flooding?

New Jersey · 9 gauges · New Jersey river levels

The Delaware River is tracked by 9 USGS streamgauges in New Jersey. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Delaware River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 9 of 9 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all New Jersey river levels.

data refreshed 7 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Delaware River at Lambertville NJ. The highest level ever recorded there was 24.16 ft on 20 August 1955. Peak records there go back to 1786 (66 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.29 ft, 23.9 ft below that record.

Drains 6,680 sq mi · gauge elevation 48 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Delaware River near Delaware Water Gap PANo flooding6.61 ft21 ft
Delaware River at Belvidere NJNo flooding4.60 ft22 ft
Delaware River at US Route 22 at Phillipsburg NJNo flooding2.27 ft22 ft
Delaware River at Riegelsville NJNo flooding3.75 ft22 ft
Delaware River at Frenchtown NJNo flooding2.32 ft16 ft
Delaware River at Stockton NJNo flooding1.08 ft18 ft
Delaware River at Lambertville NJNo flooding0.29 ft13 ft
Delaware River at Washington Crossing NJNo flooding-0.45 ft16 ft
Delaware River at Trenton NJNo flooding9.15 ft20 ft
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.