Delaware River at Riegelsville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 15.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 22.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 26.0 ft; major flooding begins at 30.0 ft.
| Action stage | 15.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 22.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 26.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 30.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 38.9 ft on Aug 20, 1955 (historic crest)
- 35.9 ft on Oct 10, 1903 (historic crest)
- 34.1 ft on Apr 3, 2005 (historic crest)
- 33.6 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.
| 14.5 ft | The entrance to Bull Island State Park is closed. Unsafe to cross over to Treasure Island Scout Camp. |
|---|---|
| 15.0 ft | Treasure Island Scout Camp floods. |
| 18.0 ft | River Road floods in Pohatcong Township, north of the bridge. |
| 22.0 ft | Pohatcong Creek floods Creek Road due to high and backwater from the Delaware River. The Musconetcong River also floods Mount Joy Road due to high and backwater from the Delaware River. |
| 26.0 ft | River Road in Carpentersville is flooded and is subject to closures. Street flooding begins in Riegelsville at the intersection of PA Route 611 and Sycamore Road. |
| 30.0 ft | The town of Reigelsville, Pennsylvania begins to flood. |
Forecast office: NWS Mount Holly · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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