East Branch Delaware River at Hancock water level

Name: East Branch Delaware River at Hancock 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

9.61ft Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 02:15 AM EDT (39 min ago)

Flow: 586 cfs
Water temperature: 49 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 9.40 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 10:22 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at East Branch Delaware River at Hancock, where the gauge shows 9.61 ft.

It is 8.39 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 9.40 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 PM. The 30-day range is 9.43 ft – 9.96 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: 28.23 ftJune 28, 2006
Forecast peak: 9.60 ftTuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 18.00 ft.

What happens at each level

28.23 ft: Flood of June 2006. Widespread flood damage occurred from Fishs Eddy to Hancock including the hamlets of Peas Eddy and Cadosia. Residents on the river side of East Main Street in Hancock also experienced flooding.
25.00 ft: Above 25 feet, flooding impacts structures along Park Street and Spruce Street in Hancock. Water also threatens properties along Mill and Wheeler Streets. Significant backwater flooding occurs along Cadosia Road and County Route 268 are flooded in Cadosia. The WWTP in Hancock is cutoff and floods. Serious structural flooding occurs in Peas Eddy. Bodoit Road, O and W Circle, and parts of Old Route 17 are cutoff near Fishs Eddy.
22.00 ft: Between 22 and 25 feet, Fireman's Field ballfields and pavilion area are inundated. Basement to first floor flooding occurs in Peas Eddy. Portions of Peas Eddy Road flood. Lower LaBarre Street floods at Bard Parker Road. Water encroaches on the nearby manufacturing building. The WWTP is surrounded by water.
18.00 ft: Between 18 and 22 feet, water inundates low lying areas next to the river and along Peas Eddy Road and LaBarre Street. Water reaches the edge of properties between the river and East Front Street. Water approaches Bodoit Road in Fishs Eddy.
14.00 ft: At this stage, municipal officials and local emergency management begin close monitoring of the river and initial preparation activities for possible river flooding.
9.61 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	28.23 ft	June 28, 2006
2	27.98 ft	September 18, 2004
3	25.26 ft	April 3, 2005
4	21.95 ft	October 1, 2010
5	21.62 ft	August 28, 2011
6	21.35 ft	September 8, 2011
7	20.80 ft	October 26, 2021
8	20.41 ft	December 25, 2020
9	19.25 ft	March 11, 2011
10	18.08 ft	July 29, 2026

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 64° 39° – Wind 9 mph

21 Wed 61° 36° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 60° 37° – Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 57° 35° – Wind 6 mph

24 Sat 58° 34° – Wind 5 mph

25 Sun 63° 37° – Wind 4 mph

26 Mon 67° 45° – Wind 4 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:20 AM Sunset 06:13 PM Daylight 10 hr, 54 min First quarter 66%

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	44 mi
East Branch Delaware River at MargaretvilleRiver gauge, East Branch Delaware River	2.81 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	35 mi
East Branch Delaware River at DownsvilleRiver gauge, East Branch Delaware River	2.94 ft	Below flood stage	±0	18 mi
East Branch Delaware River at HarvardRiver gauge, East Branch Delaware River	2.53 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	10 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
West Branch Delaware River at Hale EddyRiver gauge, West Branch Delaware River	2.32 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	7 mi
Delaware River at LordvilleRiver gauge, Delaware River	6.30 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	7 mi
Equinunk Creek near DillontownRiver gauge, Equinunk Creek	42.0 cfs	Normal	−6.0 cfs	8 mi
Cannonsville Reservoir near KelseyReservoir, Cannonsville Reservoir	1,126.52 ft	Normal	−0.09 ft	10 mi
West Branch Delaware River at StilesvilleRiver gauge, West Branch Delaware River	163 cfs	Normal	±0	10 mi
Oquaga Creek at McClureRiver gauge, Oquaga Creek	42.3 cfs	Normal	−4.0 cfs	13 mi
Beaver Kill at Cooks FallsRiver gauge, Beaver Kill	1.95 ft	Below flood stage	−0.12 ft	15 mi
Trout Creek near Trout CreekRiver gauge, Trout Creek	3.20 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	15 mi

Questions and answers

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

The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 8.39 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 Hancock today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 02:15 AM EDT, the water level was 9.61 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is East Branch Delaware River at Hancock rising or falling?

Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

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

The highest level on record is 28.23 ft on June 28, 2006.

Is East Branch Delaware River at Hancock expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 9.40 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01421500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.95217, -75.27669 (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	9.61 ft	2026-10-20 06:15	Provisional
Flow	586 cfs	2026-10-20 06:15	Provisional
Water temperature	49 °F	2026-10-20 06:15	Provisional

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