West Branch Delaware River at Hale Eddy

1. 24.40 ftFEMA flood insurance maps indicate that a river level of 24.4 feet corresponds to the water elevation associated with the 0.2 percent (500 year) flood zone. If your property is determined to be in this zone, then it is at a high risk for flooding during a record flood event. This magnitude of flooding has a 0.2 percent chance of occurring in any year.
2. 20.30 ftThis level is the all-time, historic flood of record before the existence of the stream gauge at this location. The flood occurred on October 9, 1903, and is commonly known as the Pumpkin Flood.
3. 19.10 ftThis level is the modern day record flood of June 2006. Widespread flooding occurred from Cannonsville Dam to Hancock with catastrophic property and infrastructure damages.
4. 16.80 ftFEMA flood insurance maps indicate that a river level of 16.8 feet corresponds to the water elevation associated with the 1 percent (100 year) flood zone. If your property is determined to be in this zone, then it is at a high risk for flooding during major floods. This magnitude of flooding has a 1 percent chance of occurring in any year.
5. 15.00 ftMajor Flood Stage. Above 15 feet, riverside campgrounds and resorts are flooded. River water crosses portions of River Road, Faulkner Road and Sherman Creek Road. Some homes in the area are flooded. In Hancock, river water spreads across S. Pennsylvania Avenue, and affects portions of Old State Road and W. Main Street near Exit 87 off Route 17. There is also considerable backwater flooding in the Village along Sands Creek and Shehawken Creek.
6. 13.00 ftModerate Flood Stage. Between 13 and 15 feet, flooding of farm lands adjacent to the river intensifies. River water encroaches onto properties along parts of River Road and Sherman Creek Road. Winterdale Road and River Road in Hancock are flooded.
7. 11.00 ftMinor Flood Stage. Between 11 and 13 feet, minor flooding of farm lands adjacent to the river begins. River flooding affects Winterdale Road and River road in the Village of Hancock.

Chance of flooding, October to December

The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 28, 2026.

Most recent crests

• September 8, 2011: 14.71 ft
• June 28, 2006: 19.10 ft
• April 3, 2005: 14.12 ft
• September 18, 2004: 12.83 ft
• March 22, 2003: 11.10 ft
• January 19, 1996: 11.51 ft
• April 1, 1993: 11.62 ft
• March 15, 1986: 13.63 ft
• March 6, 1979: 12.21 ft
• March 14, 1977: 11.96 ft

• UpstreamWest Branch Delaware River at Stilesville
• DownstreamDelaware River at Callicoon
• West Branch Delaware River at Cannonsville Reservoir
• Oquaga Creek at McLure
• East Branch Delaware
• East Branch Delaware River at Fishs Eddy
• Delaware River at Lordville
• Trout Creek (NY) at Trout Creek
• East Branch Delaware River at Harvard

Forecasts by the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.