RIVER GAUGE · BUSH KILL
Bush Kill at Shoemakers
Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Water level1.61 ft
Flow48 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5 ft2,679 cfs
Minor flood6 ft
Moderate flood7 ft
Major flood8 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 8 ft
Significant flooding occurs in the Delaware Gap National Recreation Area. Damage to infrastructure is likely.
- 7 ft
Creek Road near Route 209 and Bushkill Road floods. Flooding increases on Route 209 and is closed.
- 6 ft
Route 209 in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area floods.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1955 | 13.95 ft | 23,400 cfs |
| Jul 27, 1969 | 8.36 ft | 7,300 cfs |
| Apr 2, 2005 | 7.51 ft | 5,670 cfs |
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