Delaware River at New Hope-Lambertville Bridge
Pennsylvania — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Hunterdon County, Pennsylvania on the Delaware River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 01462000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
16 ft
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Extensive flooding in Lambertville with all of the low-lying areas of town inundated.
17 ft
Water is up to the top of the Free Bridge piers.
16.5 ft
Water is two-thirds of the way up Coryell Street in Lambertville.
16 ft
Water is at the top of the wall in the Waterworks Parking Garage (river side) in New Hope.
15 ft
River Road in New Hope begins to flood.
14.5 ft
Park floods on East Ferry Street in New Hope. Patio floods in rear of the Landing. Waterview parking gagages in New Hope begin to flood.
14 ft
Water covers the entire parking garage at the Waterworks Condominiums in New Hope.
13.5 ft
Flooding occurs on Waterloo Street in New Hope via storm sewers.
13 ft
Water is at the top of the stone retaining wall at the Landing in New hope. The Waterworks Condominium parking garage in New Hope begins to flood. Residents along the north and south ends of Lambert Lane in Lambertville sustain minor flooding, basements begin to flood.
12.5 ft
The lower parking lot begins to flood at the Lambertville Station Inn and Restaurant.
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 20, 1955 | 24.16 ft | — |
| Aug 20, 1955 | 24.16 ft | — |
| Oct 10, 1903 | 21.8 ft | 274,000 cfs |
| Oct 10, 1903 | 21.8 ft | 274,000 cfs |
| Apr 4, 2005 | 19.6 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
USGS Site
NWS LID
NHPP1
River
Delaware River
County
Hunterdon, PA
Coordinates
40.3647°N, 74.9489°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Delaware River at New Hope-Lambertville Bridge?
The Delaware River at New Hope-Lambertville Bridge gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01462000) 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 New Hope-Lambertville Bridge?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Delaware River at New Hope-Lambertville Bridge is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Delaware River rises?
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Where is the Delaware River at New Hope-Lambertville Bridge gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hunterdon County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.3647°N, 74.9489°W. USGS site number: 01462000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Delaware Joint Toll Bridge Comm., Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading affected by nearby construction.