Delaware River near Delaware Water Gap Pa water level

Name: Delaware River near Delaware Water Gap Pa water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Delaware River, New Jersey, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

6.00ft Down 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 01:15 AM EDT (52 min ago)

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.50 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 10:24 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Delaware River near Delaware Water Gap Pa, where the gauge shows 6.00 ft.

It is 15.00 ft below the flood stage of 21.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.17 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.50 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 PM. The 30-day range is 5.83 ft – 6.30 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 37.40 ftAugust 19, 1955
Forecast peak: 5.70 ftTuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 21.00 ft.

What happens at each level

30.00 ft: All delaware water gap recreation resources are impacted, including natural and cultural resources, archeological sites, visitor use facilities, and infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and utilities.
25.00 ft: Campsites in Worthington State Forest in New Jersey flood.
23.00 ft: Route 209 is closed.
22.00 ft: Many local roads that connect to Route 209, River Road, and other park roads are closed.
21.00 ft: Approach roads to the Shawnee Inn flood. Route 209 begins to flood.
6.00 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	37.40 ft	August 19, 1955
2	33.87 ft	June 28, 2006
3	33.24 ft	April 3, 2005
4	30.34 ft	September 19, 2004
5	28.40 ft	January 20, 1996
6	24.95 ft	September 9, 2011
7	24.00 ft	March 16, 1986
8	23.82 ft	June 30, 1973
9	23.21 ft	August 29, 2011
10	22.88 ft	March 12, 2011

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:18 AM Sunset 06:14 PM Daylight 10 hr, 56 min First quarter 66%

Map

Other gauges on the Delaware River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Delaware River at CallicoonRiver gauge, Delaware River	3.43 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	51 mi
Delaware River above Lackawaxen River near BarryvilleRiver gauge, Delaware River	3.29 ft	Below flood stage	−0.17 ft	35 mi
Delaware River at BarryvilleRiver gauge, Delaware River	1,760 cfs	Normal	−340.0 cfs	33 mi
Delaware River at Port JervisRiver gauge, Delaware River	2.89 ft	Below flood stage	−0.18 ft	32 mi
Delaware River at Montague NJRiver gauge, Delaware River	5.72 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	25 mi
Delaware River at Belvidere NJRiver gauge, Delaware River	4.35 ft	Below flood stage	−0.15 ft	13 mi
Delaware River at US Route 22 at Phillipsburg NJRiver gauge, Delaware River	2.33 ft	Below flood stage	−0.17 ft	23 mi
Delaware River at Riegelsville NJRiver gauge, Delaware River	3.84 ft	Below flood stage	−0.15 ft	29 mi
Delaware River at Frenchtown NJRiver gauge, Delaware River	2.33 ft	Below flood stage	−0.15 ft	34 mi
Delaware River at Stockton NJRiver gauge, Delaware River	1.20 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	43 mi
Delaware River at Lambertville NJRiver gauge, Delaware River	0.42 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	45 mi
Delaware River at Washington Crossing NJRiver gauge, Delaware River	−0.70 ft	Below flood stage	+0.17 ft	51 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Brodhead Creek at Minisink HillsRiver gauge, Brodhead Creek	1.23 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	3.1 mi
Yards Creek near Blairstown NJRiver gauge, Yards Creek	1.9 cfs	Normal	−1.9 cfs	3.3 mi
Bush Kill at ShoemakersRiver gauge, Bush Kill	1.87 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	5.8 mi
Paulins Kill at Blairstown NJRiver gauge, Paulins Kill	1.79 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	7 mi
Brodhead Creek near AnalominkRiver gauge, Brodhead Creek	1.87 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	8 mi
Flat Brook near Flatbrookville NJRiver gauge, Flat Brook	2.07 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	9 mi
Beaver Brook near Belvidere NJRiver gauge, Beaver Brook	1.80 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	12 mi
Swiftwater Creek at SwiftwaterRiver gauge, Swiftwater Creek	7.9 cfs	Low	±0	13 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Delaware River near Delaware Water Gap Pa?

The official flood stage is 21.00 ft. The level is currently 15.00 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 near Delaware Water Gap Pa today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 01:15 AM EDT, the water level was 6.00 ft. Down 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Delaware River near Delaware Water Gap Pa rising or falling?

Down 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Delaware River near Delaware Water Gap Pa normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Delaware River near Delaware Water Gap Pa?

The highest level on record is 37.40 ft on August 19, 1955.

Is Delaware River near Delaware Water Gap Pa expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.50 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01440200 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.01333, -75.08611 (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	6.00 ft	2026-10-20 05:15	Provisional

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