Is the Delaware River flooding?

Pennsylvania · 8 gauges · Pennsylvania river levels

The Delaware River is tracked by 8 USGS streamgauges in Pennsylvania. 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. 4 of 8 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 Pennsylvania 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 Montague NJ. The highest level ever recorded there was 35.15 ft on 19 August 1955, carrying 250,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1903 (91 annual peaks). It is currently at 6.22 ft, 28.9 ft below that record.

Drains 3,480 sq mi · gauge elevation 369 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Delaware River at Lordville NYNo flooding6.84 ft20 ft
Delaware River at Callicoon NYNo flooding3.70 ft12 ft
Delaware River at Port Jervis NYNo flooding3.54 ft18 ft
Delaware River at Montague NJNo flooding6.22 ft25 ft
Delaware River below Lackawaxen PANo current data
Delaware River at Barryville NYNo current data
Delaware River at Hunts Landing near Matamoras, PANo current data
Delaware River at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PANo current data
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.