Major Flood
16 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
11.5 ft
Action Stage
9.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16.85 ft
Flood of record of June 28, 2006. Water was up to six feet deep in business district along Delaware Street in Walton.
16.4 ft
This was the level of the snowmelt and ice jam flood of January 1996.
16 ft
Major flooding. Inundation becomes widespread along the business district in Walton. Water depth is up to five feet deep along sections of Delaware Street in Walton. Liberty and Townsend Streets are flooded near Delaware St.
15 ft
Water depth is up to three feet deep along portions of the Delaware Street business district in Walton. North St. and the lower part of Griswold St. floods. Widespread flooding occurs at the Fairgrounds. The substation off South St. is surrounded by water.
14.8 ft
This was the flood crest of the March, 1986 flood.
14 ft
Moderate flood stage. Flooding spreads into low spots at several locations along Delaware Street and begins impacting basements and ground floors in the business district.
13 ft
The west end of Water Street begins to flood.
11.5 ft
Flood stage. Water begins affecting a few properties between Delaware St. and Stockton Ave. Some flooding occurrs at the south end of the Fairgrounds.
9.5 ft
Agricultural lands and green space closest to the river begin to flood.
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 | 16.85 ft | 28,600 cfs |
| Jan 18, 1996 | 16.36 ft | 25,000 cfs |
| Mar 14, 1986 | 14.84 ft | 19,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WALN6
River
West Branch Delaware River
County
Delaware, NY
Coordinates
42.1661°N, 75.1403°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of West Branch Delaware River at Walton?
The West Branch Delaware River at Walton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01423000) 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 West Branch Delaware River at Walton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for West Branch Delaware River at Walton is 11.5 feet. Action stage begins at 9.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when West Branch Delaware River rises?
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Where is the West Branch Delaware River at Walton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Delaware County, New York at coordinates 42.1661°N, 75.1403°W. USGS site number: 01423000. 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.