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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Delaware River at Washington Crossing are issued routinely year-round.
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Upstream Gauge - at New Hope-Lambertville Bridge Upstream Gauge Downstream Gauge Downstream Gauge - at Trenton
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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 22
Moderate Flood Stage: 19
Flood Stage: 16
Action Stage: 12
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

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
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

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)
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.
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Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.
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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.
14 Intersection of River Road and overlook in Upper Makefield Township begins to flood.
12 Low points on the Pennsylvania Route 32 begin to flood.
11.5 The intersection of River Road and Jonathan Way just south of the canal in Upper Makefield Township begins to flood.
Photos
(1) Ice at Washington Crossing Bridge

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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)
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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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