Major Flood
30 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
26 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
41 ft
The intersection of Third and Rose Streets in Phillipsburg begins to flood.
39 ft
Union Square in Phillipsburg is flooded.
38 ft
Approach roads on both sides of the Northampton Street bridge flood.
34 ft
Portions of North Delaware Drive in Easton, closest to the river, begin to flood.
31 ft
North Main Street at Broad Street in Phillipsburg is flooded.
28 ft
Sawmill Street in Phillipsburg begins to flood due to a combination of Delaware River flooding and backwater effects from the Lopatcong Creek.
26 ft
Flooding occurs in Easton up to Lehigh Drive.
25 ft
Portions of Bushkill Drive and Route 611 are flooded due to a combination of Delaware River flooding and backwater effects on Bushkill Creek.
24 ft
Larry Holmes Drive in Easton is subject to flooding. Riverside Way in Phillipsburg is flooded in the area of the boat ramp.
20 ft
Minor flooding begins upstream in Harmony Station New Jersey and Sandts Eddy Pennsylvania.
18 ft
Backwater from the Delaware causes flooding in Easton along the Lehigh 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1955 | 44.4 ft | — |
| Oct 9, 1903 | 38.1 ft | — |
| Apr 4, 2005 | 37.2 ft | — |
Flood Inundation Map
NOAA has mapped what areas flood at different water levels for this gauge. View the interactive flood inundation map →
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Delaware River at Easton?
The Delaware River at Easton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01446995) 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 Easton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Delaware River at Easton is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Delaware River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Delaware River at Easton to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Delaware River at Easton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Warren County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.6944°N, 75.2033°W. USGS site number: 01446995. 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