Delaware River at Frenchtown
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 14.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 16.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 18.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 14.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 27.8 ft on Aug 20, 1955 (historic crest)
- 24.4 ft on Oct 10, 1903 (historic crest)
- 23.6 ft on Apr 4, 2005 (historic crest)
- 23.4 ft on Jun 29, 2006 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.0 ft | Walls Island north of Frenchtown floods. |
|---|---|
| 13.0 ft | Marshall Island is inundated. |
| 15.5 ft | Portions of Trenton Avenue take on water. |
| 16.0 ft | Portions of River Road and South Washington Street flood. |
| 17.0 ft | Treasure Island is flooded. River Road in Erwinna Pennsylvania floods. |
| 21.0 ft | Front Street and Railraod Avenue flood in Frenchtown. |
Forecast office: NWS Mount Holly · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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