Major Flood
13 ft
Current Water Level
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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
12 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14.9 ft
This is the flood crest from the January 19, 1996 flood.
13 ft
Major flood stage. Portions of Main Street begin to flood.
12.6 ft
This is the flood crest from June 28, 2006. Additional structures in the Bridge Street business district are impacted by flooding.
12 ft
Moderate flood stage. The pharmacy and super market along Bridge Street flood. Village park is fully inundated.
11.5 ft
The parking lotof the super market in Margaretville floods. Further inundation of the village park occurs.
11 ft
Flood stage. Water begins to inundate low lying areas of the village park in Margaretville.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2011 | 15.97 ft | 33,460 cfs |
| Jan 18, 1996 | 14.88 ft | 25,800 cfs |
| Nov 24, 1950 | 13.84 ft | 20,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MRGN6
River
East Branch Delaware River
County
Delaware, NY
Coordinates
42.1447°N, 74.6539°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Branch Delaware River at Margaretville?
The East Branch Delaware River at Margaretville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01413500) 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 East Branch Delaware River at Margaretville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Branch Delaware River at Margaretville is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when East Branch Delaware River rises?
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Where is the East Branch Delaware River at Margaretville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Delaware County, New York at coordinates 42.1447°N, 74.6539°W. USGS site number: 01413500. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.