Rivers in New Jersey
Delaware River at Tocks Island
Below flood stage
6.62ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 6:15 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 21.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 6.40 ftWed, Sep 23, 8:00 AM EDT
- Record crest
- 37.40 ft1955
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 25.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 23.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 21.00 ft |
| Action | 20.00 ft |
- 30.00 ftAll delaware water gap recreation resources are impacted, including natural and cultural resources, archeological sites, visitor use facilities, and infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and utilities.
- 25.00 ftCampsites in Worthington State Forest in New Jersey flood.
- 23.00 ftRoute 209 is closed.
- 22.00 ftMany local roads that connect to Route 209, River Road, and other park roads are closed.
- 21.00 ftApproach roads to the Shawnee Inn flood. Route 209 begins to flood.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
14 crests on NOAA’s list since 1955.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 19, 1955 | 37.40 ft |
| 2 | June 28, 2006 | 33.87 ft |
| 3 | April 3, 2005 | 33.24 ft |
| 4 | September 19, 2004 | 30.34 ft |
| 5 | January 20, 1996 | 28.40 ft |
| 6 | September 9, 2011 | 24.95 ft |
| 7 | March 16, 1986 | 24.00 ft |
| 8 | June 30, 1973 | 23.82 ft |
| 9 | August 29, 2011 | 23.21 ft |
| 10 | March 12, 2011 | 22.88 ft |
| 11 | May 30, 1984 | 21.77 ft |
| 12 | March 7, 2011 | 20.54 ft |
| 13 | January 25, 2018 | 20.08 ft |
| 14 | June 24, 1972 | 17.31 ft |
Most recent crests
- January 25, 2018: 20.08 ft
- September 9, 2011: 24.95 ft
- August 29, 2011: 23.21 ft
- March 12, 2011: 22.88 ft
- March 7, 2011: 20.54 ft
- June 28, 2006: 33.87 ft
- April 3, 2005: 33.24 ft
- September 19, 2004: 30.34 ft
- January 20, 1996: 28.40 ft
- March 16, 1986: 24.00 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
Sources
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.