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East Branch Delaware River at Harvard water level

River gauge, East Branch Delaware River, New York, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.58ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
160 cfs
Water temperature
46 °F
5 10 15 Highest onrecord 16.93 ft Minor floodstage 10.00 ft

History

2.42.52.6ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 20Oct 212.42.52.6ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21
Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.40 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:32 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at East Branch Delaware River at Harvard reads 2.58 ft, a normal level.

It is 7.42 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.40 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.51 ft and 2.70 ft.

The sensor also reports a water temperature of 46 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record
16.93 ftSeptember 22, 1938
Forecast peak
2.50 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 10.00 ft, still 7.42 ft away.

What happens at each level

24.40 ft
FEMA flood insurance maps indicate that a river level of 24.4 feet corresponds to the water elevation associated witih the 0.2 percent (500 year) flood risk zone. If your property is determined to be in this zone, then it is at high risk for flooding during a record flood event. This magnitude of flooding has a 0.2 percent chance of occurring in any year.
19.60 ft
FEMA flood insurance maps indicate that a river level at 19.6 feet corresponds to the water elevation associated with the 1 percent (100 year) flood risk zone. If your property is determined to be in this zone, then it is at high risk for flooding during a record flood event. A flood of this magnitude has a 1 percent chance of occurring in any year.
16.93 ft
This level, from September 1938, is the historic flood of record prior to the construction of Downsville Dam.
16.61 ft
This is the flood level from June, 2006 and is the modern flood of record. Widespread flooding, resulting in catastrophic property and infrastructure damage, occurred from Downsville to East Branch.
16.32 ft
This is the flood level from April, 2005 and is considered to be major flooding.
16.07 ft
This is the flood level from September, 2004 and is considered to be major flooding.
15.00 ft
Major flood stage. Above 15 feet, river flooding is widespread from Downsville to East Branch with several residential and commercial properties affected between Harvard Road and Route 30. Significant backwater flooding from Baxter Brook is also likely. River water crosses O and W Road between East Branch and Fishs Eddy. Evacuations typically begin throughout the Town of Colchester.
14.73 ft
This is the flood level from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee in September, 2011 and is considered to be moderate flooding.
13.31 ft
This is the flood level from the remnants of Hurricane Irene in August, 2011 and is considered to be moderate flooding.
12.63 ft
This is the flood level from January, 1996 and is considered to be moderate flooding.
12.00 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Between 12 and 15 feet, river flooding begins at the Oxbow Campground in Harvard. Significant backwater flooding from Baxter Brook is also likely. Residences along Harvard Road and Route 30 from Harvard to East Branch are threatened.
11.00 ft
Harvard Road, Fox Lane and Harvard Cemetery Road become impassable in spots due to increasing river flooding. Camp cottage properties along Route 30 flood.
2.58 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 %.

RankLevelDate
116.93 ftSeptember 22, 1938
216.61 ftJune 28, 2006
316.32 ftApril 3, 2005
416.07 ftSeptember 19, 2004
515.75 ftMarch 22, 1948
615.69 ftNovember 26, 1950
715.58 ftMarch 18, 1936
815.01 ftMarch 31, 1940
914.73 ftSeptember 8, 2011
1014.62 ftMay 23, 1942

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 60%

Map

Other gauges on the East Branch Delaware River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
East Branch Delaware River at RoxburyRiver gauge, East Branch Delaware River 11.8 cfs Normal −0.3 cfs 34 mi
East Branch Delaware River at MargaretvilleRiver gauge, East Branch Delaware River 2.83 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 25 mi
East Branch Delaware River at DownsvilleRiver gauge, East Branch Delaware River 2.94 ft Below flood stage ±0 8 mi
East Branch Delaware River at HancockRiver gauge, East Branch Delaware River 9.65 ft Below flood stage −0.11 ft 10 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Beaver Kill at Cooks FallsRiver gauge, Beaver Kill 2.01 ft Below flood stage −0.18 ft 9 mi
West Branch Delaware River at WaltonRiver gauge, West Branch Delaware River 3.83 ft Below flood stage −0.10 ft 10 mi
East Brook East of WaltonRiver gauge 2.46 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 10 mi
Cannonsville Reservoir near KelseyReservoir, Cannonsville Reservoir 1,126.61 ft Normal −0.09 ft 11 mi
Delaware River at LordvilleRiver gauge, Delaware River 6.33 ft Below flood stage −0.15 ft 12 mi
Trout Creek near Trout CreekRiver gauge, Trout Creek 3.21 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 13 mi
West Branch Delaware River at Hale EddyRiver gauge, West Branch Delaware River 2.33 ft Below flood stage −0.05 ft 14 mi
Equinunk Creek near DillontownRiver gauge, Equinunk Creek 43.7 cfs Normal −9.0 cfs 14 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the East Branch Delaware River at Harvard?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 7.42 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 East Branch Delaware River at Harvard today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 11:45 AM EDT, the water level was 2.58 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is East Branch Delaware River at Harvard rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of East Branch Delaware River at Harvard normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at East Branch Delaware River at Harvard?

The highest level on record is 16.93 ft on September 22, 1938.

Is East Branch Delaware River at Harvard expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.40 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:01417500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
42.02458, -75.11928 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.58 ft 2026-10-19 15:45 Provisional
Flow 160 cfs 2026-10-19 15:45 Provisional
Water temperature 46 °F 2026-10-19 15:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: East Branch Delaware River at Harvard (usgs:01417500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/east-branch-delaware-river-at-harvard

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