West Branch Delaware River at Hale Eddy water level

Name: West Branch Delaware River at Hale Eddy water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, West Branch Delaware River, New York, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.33ft Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 10:45 AM EDT (50 min ago)

Flow: 318 cfs
Water temperature: 49 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.10 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:32 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The West Branch Delaware River at Hale Eddy is at 2.33 ft, in the normal range.

It is 8.67 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.10 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 2.33 ft and 2.59 ft.

The water temperature at the gauge is 49 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 20.30 ftOctober 10, 1903
Forecast peak: 2.20 ftMonday, October 19 at 08:00 AM

Floating and fishing near West Branch Delaware River at Hale Eddy

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 11.00 ft, 8.67 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

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 with the 0.2 percent (500 year) flood zone. If your property is determined to be in this zone, then it is at a high risk for flooding during a record flood event. This magnitude of flooding has a 0.2 percent chance of occurring in any year.
20.30 ft: This level is the all-time, historic flood of record before the existence of the stream gauge at this location. The flood occurred on October 9, 1903, and is commonly known as the Pumpkin Flood.
19.10 ft: This level is the modern day record flood of June 2006. Widespread flooding occurred from Cannonsville Dam to Hancock with catastrophic property and infrastructure damages.
16.80 ft: FEMA flood insurance maps indicate that a river level of 16.8 feet corresponds to the water elevation associated with the 1 percent (100 year) flood zone. If your property is determined to be in this zone, then it is at a high risk for flooding during major floods. This magnitude of flooding has a 1 percent chance of occurring in any year.
15.00 ft: Major Flood Stage. Above 15 feet, riverside campgrounds and resorts are flooded. River water crosses portions of River Road, Faulkner Road and Sherman Creek Road. Some homes in the area are flooded. In Hancock, river water spreads across S. Pennsylvania Avenue, and affects portions of Old State Road and W. Main Street near Exit 87 off Route 17. There is also considerable backwater flooding in the Village along Sands Creek and Shehawken Creek.
13.00 ft: Moderate Flood Stage. Between 13 and 15 feet, flooding of farm lands adjacent to the river intensifies. River water encroaches onto properties along parts of River Road and Sherman Creek Road. Winterdale Road and River Road in Hancock are flooded.
11.00 ft: Minor Flood Stage. Between 11 and 13 feet, minor flooding of farm lands adjacent to the river begins. River flooding affects Winterdale Road and River road in the Village of Hancock.
2.33 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	20.30 ft	October 10, 1903
2	19.10 ft	June 28, 2006
3	15.80 ft	September 30, 1924
4	15.70 ft	March 22, 1948
5	15.60 ft	September 22, 1938
6	15.30 ft	March 27, 1913
7	15.24 ft	February 16, 1939
8	15.15 ft	March 9, 1950
9	15.00 ft	March 17, 1923
10	14.97 ft	March 31, 1940

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:19 AM Sunset 06:15 PM Daylight 10 hr, 56 min First quarter 60%

Map

Other gauges on the West Branch Delaware River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
West Branch Delaware River at HobartRiver gauge, West Branch Delaware River	15.8 cfs	Normal	±0	45 mi
West Branch Delaware River at WaltonRiver gauge, West Branch Delaware River	3.83 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	17 mi
West Branch Delaware River at StilesvilleRiver gauge, West Branch Delaware River	163 cfs	Normal	±0	5.0 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Oquaga Creek at McClureRiver gauge, Oquaga Creek	44.3 cfs	Normal	−6.3 cfs	6.1 mi
East Branch Delaware River at HancockRiver gauge, East Branch Delaware River	9.65 ft	Below flood stage	−0.13 ft	7 mi
Cannonsville Reservoir near KelseyReservoir, Cannonsville Reservoir	1,126.60 ft	Normal	−0.13 ft	7 mi
Delaware River at LordvilleRiver gauge, Delaware River	6.34 ft	Below flood stage	−0.15 ft	13 mi
Trout Creek near Trout CreekRiver gauge, Trout Creek	3.21 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	13 mi
Equinunk Creek near DillontownRiver gauge, Equinunk Creek	44.5 cfs	Normal	−6.3 cfs	13 mi
East Branch Delaware River at HarvardRiver gauge, East Branch Delaware River	2.59 ft	Below flood stage	±0	14 mi
Susquehanna River at WindsorRiver gauge, Susquehanna River	3.72 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	14 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the West Branch Delaware River at Hale Eddy?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 8.67 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 West Branch Delaware River at Hale Eddy today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 10:45 AM EDT, the water level was 2.33 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is West Branch Delaware River at Hale Eddy rising or falling?

Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of West Branch Delaware River at Hale Eddy normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at West Branch Delaware River at Hale Eddy?

The highest level on record is 20.30 ft on October 10, 1903.

Is West Branch Delaware River at Hale Eddy expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.10 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01426500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.00303, -75.38353 (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	2.33 ft	2026-10-19 14:45	Provisional
Flow	318 cfs	2026-10-19 14:45	Provisional
Water temperature	49 °F	2026-10-19 14:45	Provisional

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