River stage
Delaware River (DE, NJ, NY)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 20 of 20
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 20 of 20 gauges on the Delaware River (DE, NJ, NY) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Delaware River levels, gauge by gauge
The Delaware River is measured at 20 gauges across Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware City | 6.91 ft | normal, steady |
| Belvidere | 5.13 ft | normal, rising |
| Burlington | 6.49 ft | normal, steady |
| Frenchtown | 3.44 ft | normal, rising |
| Montague | 6.23 ft | normal, rising |
| Riegelsville | 5.14 ft | normal, rising |
| Stockton | 2.24 ft | normal, rising |
| Tocks Island | 6.74 ft | normal, rising |
| Trenton | 9.90 ft | normal, rising |
| Washington Crossing | 0.64 ft | below flood stage |
| Barryville | 3.73 ft | normal, rising |
| Callicoon | 3.59 ft | normal, rising |
| Lordville | 6.49 ft | normal, rising |
| Bridesburg | 6.73 ft | normal, steady |
| Easton | 3.69 ft | normal, rising |
| Marcus Hook | 7.28 ft | normal, steady |
| Matamoras/Port Jervis | 3.40 ft | normal, rising |
| New Hope-Lambertville Bridge | 1.64 ft | below flood stage |
| Newbold Island | 6.79 ft | normal, steady |
| USCG Station Washington Street (IN MLLW) | 6.45 ft | below flood stage |
Recent levels on the Delaware River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Belvidere, NJ, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Delaware River (KS) different river, same name
- Spruce Run 2 gauges
- Spring Creek (Trexlertown, PA) 1 gauge
- Perkiomen Creek 2 gauges
- Lehigh River 6 gauges
- Schuylkill River 7 gauges
- Passaic River 8 gauges
- Susquehanna River 19 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Delaware River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 20 reporting gauges on the Delaware River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Delaware River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Delaware City is at 6.91 ft; Belvidere is at 5.13 ft; Burlington is at 6.49 ft; Frenchtown is at 3.44 ft.
Where is the Delaware River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 20 gauges on the Delaware River across Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.