Delaware River at Washington Crossing

Last updated: Jun 9, 2025, 1:23 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 22.5 - Route 532 at the Canal bridge in Upper Makefield Township is impassable.
  • 16.5 - Flooding begins on Lower River Drive in Washington Crossing State Park. Flooding also occurs on Upper Drive near House #1 in the Titusville section of Hopewell Township.
  • 16 - River Road, between Mt. Eyre Road and Gilbert Street, in Upper Makefield Township begins to flood. First floor homes in the area take on water.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 40.2944, -74.8694
RFC MARFC
State NJ
WFO PHI
County Mercer
Data Provider(s)
Delaware Joint Toll Bridge Comm. USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 01462500

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 16.91 ft on 09-02-2021
2. 20.04 ft on 09-08-2011
3. 16.06 ft on 08-29-2011
4. 16.41 ft on 03-12-2011
5. 22.54 ft on 06-29-2006 (P)

Historic Crests

1. 27.77 ft on 08-20-1955
2. 25.90 ft on 10-11-1903
3. 23.10 ft on 04-04-2005
4. 22.54 ft on 06-29-2006 (P)
5. 21.30 ft on 03-19-1936

Vertical Datum Table

type NGVD29
major Flooding 48.14 ft
moderate Flooding 45.14 ft
minor Flooding 42.14 ft
action 38.14 ft
Latest Value 27.55 ft
Gauge Zero 26.14 ft

Gauge Photos

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Ice at Washington Crossing Bridge

Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

Potential River Levels - Used to

Potential River Levels
Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels
10 Day (HEFS) 10 Day (NAEFS) 10 Day (GEFS)
HEFS Ensemble NAEFS Ensemble GEFS Ensemble

Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 hours.

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During winter months, cold and ice may result in inaccurate real-time stream stage and streamflow data. Adjustments or deletions of this data can only be done after detailed analysis.

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Philadelphia/Mount Holly
732 Woodlane Road
Mount Holly, NJ 08060-9615
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