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SwedenDelaware River at Stockton NJ water level
River gauge, Delaware River, New Jersey, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.60 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:33 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Delaware River at Stockton NJ reads 1.31 ft, a normal level.
It is 16.69 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft.
The water is rising: up 0.30 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.60 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 AM. There is still 16.69 ft of room before flood stage. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.95 ft and 1.31 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 30.44 ftAugust 20, 1955
- Forecast peak
- 1.60 ftMonday, October 19 at 08:00 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 18.00 ft, still 16.69 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 26.00 ft
- Main Street in Stockton is flooded. The entrance to Bull Island State Park is closed.
- 22.00 ft
- Railroad Avenue in stockton is flooded.
- 19.00 ft
- Point Pleasant, Pennsylvania begins to have flood problems.
- 18.00 ft
- Mill Street in Stockton is flooded as well as the Bull Island Campgrounds.
- 1.31 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30.44 ft | August 20, 1955 |
| 2 | 27.74 ft | October 11, 1903 |
| 3 | 27.00 ft | March 19, 1936 |
| 4 | 26.00 ft | April 4, 2005 |
| 5 | 25.39 ft | June 29, 2006 |
| 6 | 23.80 ft | January 8, 1841 |
| 7 | 22.83 ft | February 28, 1902 |
| 8 | 22.50 ft | September 19, 2004 |
| 9 | 21.84 ft | June 6, 1862 |
| 10 | 21.76 ft | September 8, 2011 |
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 Montague NJRiver gauge, Delaware River | 5.75 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 63 mi |
| Delaware River near Delaware Water Gap PaRiver gauge, Delaware River | 6.16 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 43 mi |
| Delaware River at Belvidere NJRiver gauge, Delaware River | 4.49 ft | Below flood stage | +0.26 ft | 30 mi |
| Delaware River at US Route 22 at Phillipsburg NJRiver gauge, Delaware River | 2.49 ft | Below flood stage | +0.31 ft | 23 mi |
| Delaware River at Riegelsville NJRiver gauge, Delaware River | 3.96 ft | Below flood stage | +0.31 ft | 17 mi |
| Delaware River at Frenchtown NJRiver gauge, Delaware River | 2.47 ft | Below flood stage | +0.31 ft | 10 mi |
| Delaware River at Lambertville NJRiver gauge, Delaware River | 0.54 ft | Below flood stage | +0.33 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Delaware River at Washington Crossing NJRiver gauge, Delaware River | −0.74 ft | Below flood stage | +0.15 ft | 9 mi |
| Delaware River at Trenton NJRiver gauge, Delaware River | 8.98 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 16 mi |
| Delaware River at Penn's Landing, PhiladelphiaRiver gauge, Delaware River | 11.56 ft | No reference yet | +10.09 ft | 33 mi |
| Delaware River at Del Mem Bridge at WilmingtonTidal gauge, Delaware River | 38,700 cfs | No reference yet | +10,100 cfs | 57 mi |
| Delaware River at New CastleTidal gauge, Delaware River | 1.65 ft | No reference yet | +0.12 ft | 61 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tohickon Creek near PipersvilleRiver gauge, Tohickon Creek | 46.5 cfs | Normal | −13.5 cfs | 8 mi |
| Neshanic River at Reaville NJRiver gauge, Neshanic River | 2.67 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 9 mi |
| D&R Ca feeder US of gate at Washington Crossing NJRiver gauge, D&R Ca feeder US of gate | 138 cfs | Very low | +4.0 cfs | 9 mi |
| Neshaminy Creek near RushlandRiver gauge, Neshaminy Creek | 75.8 cfs | Normal | −12.8 cfs | 10 mi |
| Neshaminy Creek near Penns ParkRiver gauge, Neshaminy Creek | 5.35 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 11 mi |
| L Neshaminy Cr at Walton Road near JacksonvilleRiver gauge, L Neshaminy Cr | 39.9 cfs | High | −2.2 cfs | 12 mi |
| South Branch Raritan River at Stanton NJRiver gauge, South Branch Raritan River | 2.54 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 13 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Delaware River at Stockton NJ?
The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 16.69 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 Stockton NJ today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 04:00 AM EDT, the water level was 1.31 ft. Up 0.30 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Delaware River at Stockton NJ rising or falling?
Up 0.30 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Delaware River at Stockton 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 Stockton NJ?
The highest level on record is 30.44 ft on August 20, 1955.
Is Delaware River at Stockton NJ expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.60 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01461500(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.40278, -74.97944(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 | 1.31 ft | 2026-10-19 08:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Delaware River at Stockton NJ (usgs:01461500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-jersey/delaware-river-at-stockton-nj
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