RIVER GAUGE · EAST BRANCH DELAWARE RIVER
East Branch Delaware River at Downsville below Pepacton Dam
Delaware County, New York
Water level3.12 ft
Flow156 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5.3 ft
Minor flood9 ft
Moderate flood10 ft
Major flood12 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 10 ft
A camping area below the dam begins to flood.
- 9 ft
Flooding begins just below Downsville Dam on the East Branch Delaware in the Town of Colchester.
- 5.3 ft
Island Road in the Town of Colchester begins to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 1903 | 16 ft | 34,000 cfs |
| Nov 25, 1950 | 14.52 ft | 23,900 cfs |
| Mar 21, 1948 | 14.11 ft | 22,000 cfs |
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