West Branch Delaware River above Delhi
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 9.5 ft; major flooding begins at 10.5 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 9.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 10.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 12.5 ft on Aug 29, 2011 (historic crest)
- 12.4 ft on Oct 1, 2010 (historic crest)
- 12.2 ft on Nov 9, 1996 (historic crest)
- 11.1 ft on Sep 7, 2011 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | Flood waters from the West Branch cover a section of County Route 18 (Back River Road) near Fitches Bridge. |
|---|---|
| 9.0 ft | Water develops near the approaches of County Road 2 bridge in Delancey. Fields are flooded near Delancey. |
Forecast office: NWS Johnson City · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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