Rivers in Pennsylvania

Delaware River at Marcus Hook (IN MLLW)

Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaNWS MRCP1Mount Holly office

Below flood stage
3.21ftStage

Observed Tue, Sep 22, 2:54 AM EDT

Flood stage
7.70 ft
Record crest
10.14 ft2012

Open the live map with the river flood outlook

Flood stages and impacts

CategoryStage
Major flood9.70 ft
Moderate flood8.70 ft
Minor flood7.70 ft
  1. 10.14 ft(Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW)) The level reached on October 30, 2012 during Post Tropical Cyclone Sandy.
  2. 9.76 ft(MLLW) The level reached on April 16, 2011.
  3. 9.75 ft(MLLW) The level reached on December 21, 2012.
  4. 9.72 ft(MLLW) The level reached on October 29, 2021.
  5. 9.70 ft(MLLW) MAJOR FLOODING. At this level, widespread roadway flooding begins near the river and its tidal tributaries in Delaware County, Pennsylvania and Gloucester County, New Jersey. Vulnerable homes and businesses may be damaged as water levels rise further above this threshold. Numerous roads become impassable and some neighborhoods may be isolated. The flood waters become a danger to anyone who attempts to cross on foot or in a vehicle.
  6. 8.70 ft(MLLW) MODERATE FLOODING. At this level, additional roadways near the river and its tidal tributaries in Delaware County, Pennsylvania and Gloucester County, New Jersey begin to flood. Lives may be at risk when people put themselves in harm's way. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. COASTAL FLOOD WARNING LEVEL.
  7. 8.50 ft(MLLW) Flooding begins in Tinicum Township PA between Philadelphia International Airport and Essington, and along the lower Darby Creek.
  8. 8.30 ft(MLLW) Flooding begins along the Nehonsey Brook in Gibbstown (Greenwich Township) NJ at South Poplar Street and Democrat Road.
  9. 8.10 ft(MLLW) Flooding begins along Mantua Creek in Gloucester County NJ. Flooding begins along Island Road, High Hill Road, Center Square Road and Pedricktown Road in Logan Township NJ. Flooding begins along US 130 at Oldmans Creek.
  10. 8.00 ft(MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL.
  11. 7.90 ft(MLLW) The Repaupo Creek overflows onto Flood Gates Road in Greenwich Township and Logan Township NJ.
  12. 7.70 ft(MLLW) MINOR FLOODING.

Crest history

13 crests on NOAA’s list since 2003.

#DateStage
1October 30, 201210.14 ft
2April 16, 20119.76 ft
3December 21, 20129.75 ft
4October 29, 20219.72 ft
5January 10, 20249.66 ft
6September 10, 20189.24 ft
7May 1, 20149.11 ft
8September 19, 20039.11 ft
9August 28, 20119.04 ft
10April 12, 20248.80 ft
11November 26, 20188.76 ft
12December 18, 20238.72 ft
13March 9, 20248.70 ft

Most recent crests

  • April 12, 2024: 8.80 ft
  • March 9, 2024: 8.70 ft
  • January 10, 2024: 9.66 ft
  • December 18, 2023: 8.72 ft
  • October 29, 2021: 9.72 ft
  • November 26, 2018: 8.76 ft
  • September 10, 2018: 9.24 ft
  • May 1, 2014: 9.11 ft
  • December 21, 2012: 9.75 ft
  • October 30, 2012: 10.14 ft

Nearby

Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.

What this means

Forecasts by the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center. Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point. <style type="text/css"> .style1 {background-color: #FFFF00;}</style>Please refer to our <style type="text/css"> .style1 { background-color: #FFFF00;} .style2 {background-color: #FFFF00;} </style> <a href="http://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&amp;issuedby=PHI&amp;product=CFW&amp;format=CI&amp;version=1&amp;glossary=0"> <span class="style1">Coastal Hazard Message</span></a> for specific information regarding Coastal Flood Watches, Warnings and Advisories.&nbsp; During tropical cyclones, please refer<a href="https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&amp;issuedby=PHI&amp;product=TCV&amp;format=CI&amp;version=1&amp;glossary=1"> <span class="style2">here</span></a> for additional storm surge information. Flood impacts are based on long-term averages. Actual impacts from any tidal flooding event may vary due to factors such as rainfall, wave action, and the number of tide cycles during which there is an onshore flow.

Sources

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.