Delaware River at Washington Crossing
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 12.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 16.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 19.0 ft; major flooding begins at 22.0 ft.
| Action stage | 12.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 19.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 22.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 27.8 ft on Aug 20, 1955 (historic crest)
- 25.9 ft on Oct 11, 1903 (historic crest)
- 23.1 ft on Apr 4, 2005 (historic crest)
- 22.5 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.
| 11.5 ft | The intersection of River Road and Jonathan Way just south of the canal in Upper Makefield Township begins to flood. |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | Low points on the Pennsylvania Route 32 begin to flood. |
| 14.0 ft | Intersection of River Road and overlook in Upper Makefield Township begins to flood. |
| 16.0 ft | River Road, between Mt. Eyre Road and Gilbert Street, in Upper Makefield Township begins to flood. First floor homes in the area take on water. |
| 16.5 ft | Flooding begins on Lower River Drive in Washington Crossing State Park. Flooding also occurs on Upper Drive near House #1 in the Titusville section of Hopewell Township. |
| 22.5 ft | Route 532 at the Canal bridge in Upper Makefield Township is impassable. |
Forecast office: NWS Mount Holly · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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