Rivers in New Jersey
Delaware River at Montague
Below flood stage
6.37ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 21, 11:45 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 25.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 6.10 ftTue, Sep 22, 2:00 AM EDT
- Record crest
- 35.15 ft1955
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 31.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 28.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 25.00 ft |
| Action | 23.00 ft |
- 35.20 ftThis is the record flood from the remnants of Hurricane Diane in 1955. Widespread flooding with significant damages occurred on both sides of the river.
- 32.20 ftDuring the flood of June 2006, flooding extended up to Metz Road and covered all of Milford Beach area. Several residences were affected. Mashipacong Island was evacuated, as well as 60 residences on River Road in Montague Township. The Dingman's Ferry bridge sustained damage and was closed.
- 31.70 ftDingman's Ferry bridge is closed at this level. Mashipacong Island has been evacuated in the past. Several properties are flooded on River Road in Montague Township, NJ.
- 31.00 ftMilford Beach area inundated to E. Hartford Street. Parts of River Road in Milford are inundated.
- 28.00 ftFlooding extends up Milford Beach Road and along the lowlands nearest the river. Sawkill Creek backs up toward E. Hartford Street. Parts of River Road in Milford begin to flood.
- 26.70 ftInundation of agricultural and recreational areas nearest the river increases. Some evacuations took place on the New Jersey side of the river during the January 1996 flood.
- 25.00 ftMinor flooding begins in the Milford Beach Park area, including Metcalfe Lane.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| 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
8 crests on NOAA’s list since 1903.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 19, 1955 | 35.15 ft |
| 2 | June 29, 2006 | 32.16 ft |
| 3 | April 3, 2005 | 31.69 ft |
| 4 | October 10, 1903 | 31.10 ft |
| 5 | March 18, 1936 | 28.45 ft |
| 6 | September 18, 2004 | 28.37 ft |
| 7 | January 20, 1996 | 26.66 ft |
| 8 | May 23, 1942 | 25.70 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 29, 2006: 32.16 ft
- April 3, 2005: 31.69 ft
- September 18, 2004: 28.37 ft
- January 20, 1996: 26.66 ft
- August 19, 1955: 35.15 ft
- May 23, 1942: 25.70 ft
- March 18, 1936: 28.45 ft
- October 10, 1903: 31.10 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. Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.
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.