East Branch Delaware River at Downsville water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.94ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 02:45 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 89.2 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at East Branch Delaware River at Downsville, where the gauge shows 2.94 ft.

It is 6.06 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.93 ft – 2.95 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: 16.00 ftOctober 9, 1903

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 9.00 ft.

What happens at each level

10.00 ft: A camping area below the dam begins to flood.
9.00 ft: Flooding begins just below Downsville Dam on the East Branch Delaware in the Town of Colchester.
5.30 ft: Island Road in the Town of Colchester begins to flood.
2.94 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	16.00 ft	October 9, 1903
2	14.52 ft	November 26, 1950
3	14.11 ft	March 22, 1948
4	13.45 ft	December 11, 1952
5	13.36 ft	December 31, 1948
6	12.09 ft	September 18, 2004
7	12.04 ft	June 28, 2006
8	11.85 ft	November 8, 1951
9	11.49 ft	April 5, 1950
10	11.30 ft	January 1, 1945

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 62%

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	−0.7 cfs	26 mi
East Branch Delaware River at MargaretvilleRiver gauge, East Branch Delaware River	2.82 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	17 mi
East Branch Delaware River at HarvardRiver gauge, East Branch Delaware River	2.54 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	8 mi
East Branch Delaware River at HancockRiver gauge, East Branch Delaware River	9.64 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	18 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Pepacton Reservoir near LewbeachReservoir, Pepacton Reservoir	1,260.25 ft	Normal	−0.20 ft	8 mi
Tremper Kill near AndesRiver gauge, Tremper Kill	2.81 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	9 mi
Beaver Kill at Cooks FallsRiver gauge, Beaver Kill	2.00 ft	Below flood stage	−0.16 ft	9 mi
East Brook East of WaltonRiver gauge	2.46 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	10 mi
West Branch Delaware River at WaltonRiver gauge, West Branch Delaware River	3.82 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	10 mi
Mill Brook near DunravenRiver gauge, Mill Brook	21.9 cfs	Normal	−0.6 cfs	13 mi
Little Delaware River near DelhiRiver gauge, Little Delaware River	30.5 cfs	Normal	−2.0 cfs	13 mi
Willowemoc Creek near Livingston ManorRiver gauge, Willowemoc Creek	72.4 cfs	Normal	−11.1 cfs	15 mi

Questions and answers

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

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 6.06 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 Downsville today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 02:45 PM EDT, the water level was 2.94 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is East Branch Delaware River at Downsville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of East Branch Delaware River at Downsville 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 Downsville?

The highest level on record is 16.00 ft on October 9, 1903.

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:01417000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.07503, -74.97628 (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	2.94 ft	2026-10-19 18:45	Provisional
Flow	89.2 cfs	2026-10-19 18:45	Provisional

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