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SwedenDelaware River at Belvidere NJ water level
River gauge, Delaware River, New Jersey, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 4,410 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.70 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 02:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:33 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Delaware River at Belvidere NJ reads 4.50 ft, a normal level.
It is 17.50 ft below the flood stage of 22.00 ft.
The water is rising: up 0.41 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.70 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 02:00 PM. There is still 17.50 ft of room before flood stage. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.09 ft and 4.50 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 30.21 ftAugust 19, 1955
- Forecast peak
- 4.70 ftSunday, October 18 at 02:00 PM
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 22.00 ft, still 17.50 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 30.60 ft
- The Belvidere-Riverton Bridge surface floods.
- 23.00 ft
- Approach roads to the Belvidere-Riverton Bridge in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania begin to flood. On the New Jersey side, Water Street begins to flood and in Pennsylvania, Martins Creek Belvidere Highway takes on water.
- 20.00 ft
- Backwater from the Delaware River cause problems in the town of Belvidere along the Pequest River.
- 19.00 ft
- River Road is flooded in Lopatcong Township.
- 18.50 ft
- Hutchinson River Road in Harmony Township takes on water.
- 14.00 ft
- Low lying areas downstream in Hutchinson and Brainards begin to flood.
- 4.50 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30.21 ft | August 19, 1955 |
| 2 | 28.60 ft | October 10, 1903 |
| 3 | 27.24 ft | April 4, 2005 |
| 4 | 27.16 ft | June 29, 2006 |
| 5 | 25.00 ft | March 19, 1936 |
| 6 | 24.80 ft | September 19, 2004 |
| 7 | 22.96 ft | January 20, 1996 |
| 8 | 22.22 ft | February 12, 1936 |
| 9 | 21.55 ft | September 9, 2011 |
| 10 | 20.34 ft | March 16, 1986 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Delaware River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware River above Lackawaxen River near BarryvilleRiver gauge, Delaware River | 3.66 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 47 mi |
| Delaware River at BarryvilleRiver gauge, Delaware River | 2,380 cfs | Normal | −50.0 cfs | 46 mi |
| Delaware River at Port JervisRiver gauge, Delaware River | 3.16 ft | Below flood stage | +0.25 ft | 43 mi |
| Delaware River at Montague NJRiver gauge, Delaware River | 5.85 ft | Below flood stage | +0.35 ft | 37 mi |
| Delaware River near Delaware Water Gap PaRiver gauge, Delaware River | 6.30 ft | Below flood stage | +0.45 ft | 13 mi |
| Delaware River at US Route 22 at Phillipsburg NJRiver gauge, Delaware River | 2.24 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Delaware River at Riegelsville NJRiver gauge, Delaware River | 3.72 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 17 mi |
| Delaware River at Frenchtown NJRiver gauge, Delaware River | 2.13 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 21 mi |
| Delaware River at Stockton NJRiver gauge, Delaware River | 0.97 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 30 mi |
| Delaware River at Lambertville NJRiver gauge, Delaware River | 0.18 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 33 mi |
| Delaware River at Washington Crossing NJRiver gauge, Delaware River | −0.94 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 38 mi |
| Delaware River at Trenton NJRiver gauge, Delaware River | 8.93 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 45 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook near Belvidere NJRiver gauge, Beaver Brook | 1.89 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 2.2 mi |
| Pequest River at Pequest NJRiver gauge, Pequest River | 1.72 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 5.5 mi |
| Musconetcong River near Bloomsbury NJRiver gauge, Musconetcong River | 1.65 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 11 mi |
| Yards Creek near Blairstown NJRiver gauge, Yards Creek | 3.8 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 11 mi |
| Bushkill Creek above RT 33 bridge at TatamyRiver gauge, Bushkill Creek | 151 cfs | High | −12.0 cfs | 11 mi |
| Spruce Run at Main Street at Glen Gardner NJRiver gauge, Spruce Run | 2.87 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 12 mi |
| Brodhead Creek at Minisink HillsRiver gauge, Brodhead Creek | 1.34 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 12 mi |
| Paulins Kill at Blairstown NJRiver gauge, Paulins Kill | 1.84 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 13 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Delaware River at Belvidere NJ?
The official flood stage is 22.00 ft. The level is currently 17.50 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Delaware River at Belvidere NJ today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 10:45 AM EDT, the water level was 4.50 ft. Up 0.41 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Delaware River at Belvidere NJ rising or falling?
Up 0.41 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Delaware River at Belvidere NJ normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Delaware River at Belvidere NJ?
The highest level on record is 30.21 ft on August 19, 1955.
Is Delaware River at Belvidere NJ expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.70 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 02:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01446500(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.82639, -75.08250(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 4.50 ft | 2026-10-18 14:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4,410 cfs | 2026-10-18 14:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Delaware River at Belvidere NJ (usgs:01446500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-jersey/delaware-river-at-belvidere-nj
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