East Branch Delaware River at Margaretville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 13.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 13.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 16.0 ft on Aug 28, 2011 (historic crest)
- 14.9 ft on Jan 19, 1996 (historic crest)
- 13.8 ft on Nov 25, 1950 (historic crest)
- 12.9 ft on Apr 4, 1987 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.0 ft | Flood stage. Water begins to inundate low lying areas of the village park in Margaretville. |
|---|---|
| 11.5 ft | The parking lotof the super market in Margaretville floods. Further inundation of the village park occurs. |
| 12.0 ft | Moderate flood stage. The pharmacy and super market along Bridge Street flood. Village park is fully inundated. |
| 12.6 ft | This is the flood crest from June 28, 2006. Additional structures in the Bridge Street business district are impacted by flooding. |
| 13.0 ft | Major flood stage. Portions of Main Street begin to flood. |
| 14.9 ft | This is the flood crest from the January 19, 1996 flood. |
Forecast office: NWS Johnson City · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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