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SwedenEast Branch Delaware River at Margaretville water level
River gauge, East Branch Delaware River, New York, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 138 cfs
History
What this means
The East Branch Delaware River at Margaretville is at 2.81 ft, in the normal range.
It is 8.19 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.77 ft and 3.02 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 15.97 ftAugust 28, 2011
Floating and fishing near East Branch Delaware River at Margaretville
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 11.00 ft, 8.19 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 14.90 ft
- This is the flood crest from the January 19, 1996 flood.
- 13.00 ft
- Major flood stage. Portions of Main Street begin to flood.
- 12.60 ft
- This is the flood crest from June 28, 2006. Additional structures in the Bridge Street business district are impacted by flooding.
- 12.00 ft
- Moderate flood stage. The pharmacy and super market along Bridge Street flood. Village park is fully inundated.
- 11.50 ft
- The parking lotof the super market in Margaretville floods. Further inundation of the village park occurs.
- 11.00 ft
- Flood stage. Water begins to inundate low lying areas of the village park in Margaretville.
- 2.81 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.97 ft | August 28, 2011 |
| 2 | 14.88 ft | January 19, 1996 |
| 3 | 13.84 ft | November 25, 1950 |
| 4 | 12.88 ft | April 4, 1987 |
| 5 | 12.87 ft | October 16, 1955 |
| 6 | 12.84 ft | April 3, 2005 |
| 7 | 12.66 ft | September 18, 2004 |
| 8 | 12.64 ft | November 9, 1996 |
| 9 | 12.60 ft | June 28, 2006 |
| 10 | 12.50 ft | March 15, 1986 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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 | 11.1 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 11 mi |
| East Branch Delaware River at DownsvilleRiver gauge, East Branch Delaware River | 2.94 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 17 mi |
| East Branch Delaware River at HarvardRiver gauge, East Branch Delaware River | 2.53 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 25 mi |
| East Branch Delaware River at HancockRiver gauge, East Branch Delaware River | 9.59 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 35 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Brook at ArkvilleRiver gauge, Dry Brook | 2.40 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 1.5 mi |
| Platte Kill at DunravenRiver gauge, Platte Kill | 3.31 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 2.3 mi |
| Bush Kill near ArkvilleRiver gauge, Bush Kill | 4.13 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 2.7 mi |
| Mill Brook near DunravenRiver gauge, Mill Brook | 21.3 cfs | Normal | −0.6 cfs | 4.8 mi |
| Tremper Kill near AndesRiver gauge, Tremper Kill | 2.79 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 9 mi |
| Pepacton Reservoir near LewbeachReservoir, Pepacton Reservoir | 1,260.30 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Birch Creek at Big IndianRiver gauge, Birch Creek | 8.0 cfs | Low | +1.2 cfs | 11 mi |
| Esopus Creek below Lost Clove Road at Big IndianRiver gauge, Esopus Creek | 44.5 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 11 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the East Branch Delaware River at Margaretville?
The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 8.19 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 Margaretville today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:45 PM EDT, the water level was 2.81 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is East Branch Delaware River at Margaretville rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of East Branch Delaware River at Margaretville 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 Margaretville?
The highest level on record is 15.97 ft on August 28, 2011.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01413500(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.14478, -74.65336(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 | 2.81 ft | 2026-10-20 17:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 138 cfs | 2026-10-20 17:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: East Branch Delaware River at Margaretville (usgs:01413500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/east-branch-delaware-river-at-margaretville
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