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Delaware River at Callicoon

National Weather Service gauge CCRN6 · New York · Sullivan County · 41.7567, -75.0578 · USGS 01427510

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 13.0 ft; major flooding begins at 14.8 ft.

Action stage9.0 ft
Minor flooding12.0 ft
Moderate flooding13.0 ft
Major flooding14.8 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

12.0 ftFlooding becomes widespread within the floodplain and encroaches into the backyards of properties on the New York side of the river. The campground on the New York side is completely inundated. Flooding increases in the Tammany Flats area on the Pennsylvania side, threatening to cut off access to the area.
13.0 ftFlooding reaches the parking lot of the bank and the lower part of the gas station parking lot near the bridge in Callicoon.
14.0 ftDozens of homes are affected by flood waters in the Tammany Flats area of Damascus Township. Roads nearest the river are flooded, and homes on Hickory Lane are surrounded by water.
14.8 ftBackwater flooding from the Delaware river up Callicoon Creek may affect the ballpark on Creamery Road. Flooding worsens on the Pennsylvania side of the river. This was the approximate level of the ice jam flood of January 1979.
16.5 ftFlooding affects homes and businesses along River Road and Main Street in Callicoon, especially north of the bridge. Flooding develops in the parking lot of Peck's grocery. Dorrer Drive becomes flooded above this level. Backwater from Callicoon Creek may increase flood damages. Flooding is extensive in areas of Damascus Township.
20.4 ftWidespread flooding occurrs along portions of Main Street and River Road in the Hamlet of Callicoon along with surrounding rural areas near the Delaware River. Backwater flooding from Callicoon Creek is extensive and will increase flood damages along Main Street. This level is the record flood of June 2006.

Forecast office: NWS Johnson City · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.

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