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SwedenDelaware River at Riegelsville NJ water level
River gauge, Delaware River, New Jersey, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 6,390 cfs
- Water temperature
- 56 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.20 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:33 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Delaware River at Riegelsville NJ reads 3.99 ft, a normal level.
It is 18.01 ft below the flood stage of 22.00 ft.
The water is rising: up 0.31 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.20 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 AM. There is still 18.01 ft of room before flood stage. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.65 ft and 4.03 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 56 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 38.85 ftAugust 20, 1955
- Forecast peak
- 4.20 ftMonday, October 19 at 02:00 AM
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 18.01 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 30.00 ft
- The town of Reigelsville, Pennsylvania begins to flood.
- 26.00 ft
- River Road in Carpentersville is flooded and is subject to closures. Street flooding begins in Riegelsville at the intersection of PA Route 611 and Sycamore Road.
- 22.00 ft
- Pohatcong Creek floods Creek Road due to high and backwater from the Delaware River. The Musconetcong River also floods Mount Joy Road due to high and backwater from the Delaware River.
- 18.00 ft
- River Road floods in Pohatcong Township, north of the bridge.
- 15.00 ft
- Treasure Island Scout Camp floods.
- 14.50 ft
- The entrance to Bull Island State Park is closed. Unsafe to cross over to Treasure Island Scout Camp.
- 3.99 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: 7 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38.85 ft | August 20, 1955 |
| 2 | 35.90 ft | October 10, 1903 |
| 3 | 34.07 ft | April 3, 2005 |
| 4 | 33.62 ft | June 29, 2006 |
| 5 | 32.45 ft | March 19, 1936 |
| 6 | 30.95 ft | September 19, 2004 |
| 7 | 28.72 ft | January 20, 1996 |
| 8 | 28.06 ft | September 9, 2011 |
| 9 | 27.50 ft | May 24, 1942 |
| 10 | 26.47 ft | April 1, 1940 |
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 at BarryvilleRiver gauge, Delaware River | 2,050 cfs | Normal | −330.0 cfs | 62 mi |
| Delaware River at Port JervisRiver gauge, Delaware River | 3.07 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 59 mi |
| Delaware River at Montague NJRiver gauge, Delaware River | 5.77 ft | Below flood stage | −0.20 ft | 53 mi |
| Delaware River near Delaware Water Gap PaRiver gauge, Delaware River | 6.17 ft | Below flood stage | +0.07 ft | 29 mi |
| Delaware River at Belvidere NJRiver gauge, Delaware River | 4.50 ft | Below flood stage | +0.31 ft | 17 mi |
| Delaware River at US Route 22 at Phillipsburg NJRiver gauge, Delaware River | 2.53 ft | Below flood stage | +0.35 ft | 7 mi |
| Delaware River at Frenchtown NJRiver gauge, Delaware River | 2.48 ft | Below flood stage | +0.31 ft | 8 mi |
| Delaware River at Stockton NJRiver gauge, Delaware River | 1.27 ft | Below flood stage | +0.25 ft | 17 mi |
| Delaware River at Lambertville NJRiver gauge, Delaware River | 0.45 ft | Below flood stage | +0.23 ft | 20 mi |
| Delaware River at Washington Crossing NJRiver gauge, Delaware River | −0.83 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 27 mi |
| Delaware River at Trenton NJRiver gauge, Delaware River | 8.93 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 34 mi |
| Delaware River at Penn's Landing, PhiladelphiaRiver gauge, Delaware River | −1.51 ft | No reference yet | −10.90 ft | 45 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pohatcong Creek at Creek Rd near Carpentersville NJRiver gauge, Pohatcong Creek | 21.6 cfs | Low | −8.5 cfs | 3.0 mi |
| Lehigh River at GlendonRiver gauge, Lehigh River | 8.01 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 5.7 mi |
| Musconetcong River near Bloomsbury NJRiver gauge, Musconetcong River | 1.63 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 9 mi |
| Lehigh River at BethlehemRiver gauge, Lehigh River | 2.05 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 10 mi |
| Monocacy Creek at BethlehemRiver gauge, Monocacy Creek | 26.2 cfs | Normal | +1.2 cfs | 10 mi |
| Bushkill Creek above RT 33 bridge at TatamyRiver gauge, Bushkill Creek | 127 cfs | Normal | −4.0 cfs | 11 mi |
| Tohickon Creek near PipersvilleRiver gauge, Tohickon Creek | 48.1 cfs | Normal | −15.6 cfs | 12 mi |
| Mulhockaway Creek at Van Syckel NJRiver gauge, Mulhockaway Creek | 0.23 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 12 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Delaware River at Riegelsville NJ?
The official flood stage is 22.00 ft. The level is currently 18.01 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 Riegelsville NJ today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:30 AM EDT, the water level was 3.99 ft. Up 0.31 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Delaware River at Riegelsville NJ rising or falling?
Up 0.31 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Delaware River at Riegelsville 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 Riegelsville NJ?
The highest level on record is 38.85 ft on August 20, 1955.
Is Delaware River at Riegelsville NJ expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.20 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01457500(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.59472, -75.18972(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 | 3.99 ft | 2026-10-19 06:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 6,390 cfs | 2026-10-19 06:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 56 °F | 2026-10-19 06:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Delaware River at Riegelsville NJ (usgs:01457500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-jersey/delaware-river-at-riegelsville-nj
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