Major Flood
26 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
23.5 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28.9 ft
Record flood of June 2006. Extensive inundation of several homes and roads occurred in Equinunk. Extensive flooding of the railroad tracks occurred around Lordville. Homes along Warren Road and Lordville Road were severely flooded.
26 ft
Extensive flooding of homes occurs along Hancock Highway and Lordville Road in Equinunk. Sever flooding also occurs along Riverview Road in Manchester Township, PA. The railroad on the NY side of the river floods around Lordville. Backwater flooding along Humphries Brook, Factory and Equinunk Creeks may be severe.
23.5 ft
Water will inundate a part of Lordville Road in Equinunk and a few properties along the lower end of Riverview Road in Manchester Township. Backwater flooding along Humphries Brook, Factory and Equinunk Creeks may affect properties.
20 ft
Flooding of lowlands near the river is extensive. Backyards of some homes in Equinunk will flood.
18 ft
Considerable out of bank flooding with impact only to lowland grass and wooded areas along the river.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2006 | 28.87 ft | 126,000 cfs |
| Apr 2, 2005 | 25.2 ft | 102,000 cfs |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 23.53 ft | 95,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LDVN6
River
Delaware River
County
Delaware, NY
Coordinates
41.8672°N, 75.2142°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Delaware River at Lordville?
The Delaware River at Lordville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01427207) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Delaware River at Lordville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Delaware River at Lordville is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23.5 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Delaware River rises?
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Where is the Delaware River at Lordville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Delaware County, New York at coordinates 41.8672°N, 75.2142°W. USGS site number: 01427207. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.