West Branch Delaware River Upstream From Delhi water level

Name: West Branch Delaware River Upstream From Delhi water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, New York, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.49ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 01:45 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 97.3 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

West Branch Delaware River Upstream From Delhi is at 2.49 ft, in the normal range.

It is 5.51 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.38 ft and 2.82 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: 12.53 ftAugust 29, 2011

Floating and fishing near West Branch Delaware River Upstream From Delhi

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

Flood stage here is 8.00 ft, 5.51 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

9.00 ft: Water develops near the approaches of County Road 2 bridge in Delancey. Fields are flooded near Delancey.
8.00 ft: Flood waters from the West Branch cover a section of County Route 18 (Back River Road) near Fitches Bridge.
2.49 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	12.53 ft	August 29, 2011
2	12.41 ft	October 1, 2010
3	12.24 ft	November 9, 1996
4	11.05 ft	September 7, 2011
5	10.57 ft	April 8, 2022
6	10.26 ft	April 3, 2005
7	9.82 ft	December 25, 2020
8	9.81 ft	September 18, 2004
9	9.31 ft	December 18, 2023
10	9.10 ft	January 9, 1998

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 59° 38° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 56° 35° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 57° 35° – Wind 13 mph

23 Fri 54° 32° – Wind 7 mph

24 Sat 56° 33° – Wind 6 mph

25 Sun 61° 36° – Wind 5 mph

26 Mon 65° 44° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:19 AM Sunset 06:11 PM Daylight 10 hr, 53 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Little Delaware River near DelhiRiver gauge, Little Delaware River	30.5 cfs	Normal	−1.0 cfs	2.0 mi
Tremper Kill near AndesRiver gauge, Tremper Kill	2.79 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	12 mi
East Brook East of WaltonRiver gauge	2.46 ft	Below flood stage	±0	13 mi
West Branch Delaware River at HobartRiver gauge, West Branch Delaware River	14.3 cfs	Normal	−1.5 cfs	14 mi
Town Brook Southeast of HobartRiver gauge	1.05 ft	Below flood stage	±0	14 mi
Pepacton Reservoir near LewbeachReservoir, Pepacton Reservoir	1,260.30 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	14 mi
West Branch Delaware River at WaltonRiver gauge, West Branch Delaware River	3.79 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	14 mi
East Branch Delaware River at DownsvilleRiver gauge, East Branch Delaware River	2.94 ft	Below flood stage	±0	15 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for West Branch Delaware River Upstream From Delhi?

The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 5.51 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 Upstream From Delhi today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 01:45 PM EDT, the water level was 2.49 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is West Branch Delaware River Upstream From Delhi rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of West Branch Delaware River Upstream From Delhi 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 Upstream From Delhi?

The highest level on record is 12.53 ft on August 29, 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:01421900 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.28028, -74.90722 (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	2.49 ft	2026-10-20 17:45	Provisional
Flow	97.3 cfs	2026-10-20 17:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: West Branch Delaware River Upstream From Delhi (usgs:01421900). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/west-branch-delaware-river-upstream-from-delhi

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer