-1912.3 cfs (-6.99%) since yesterday
85.53% of Normal
•
10 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Delaware River
was last observed at
25,426
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
50,433
acre-ft of water today; about 86%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
29,727 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2011-09-09 when daily discharge volume was observed at
713,528 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Delaware River At Trenton Nj
reporting a streamflow rate of 7,880 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Delaware R Bl Perry Dam
with a gauge stage of 27.39 ft.
This river is monitored from 10 different streamgauging stations along the Delaware River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,906 ft, the
Delaware River Nr Red Bluff.
Last Updated
2023-09-21
Streamflow
25,426.38 cfs
Percent of Normal
85.53%
Maximum
713,528.0 cfs
2011-09-09
About the delaware river
The Delaware River is a major river on the east coast of the United States, spanning approximately 330 miles from its source in the Catskill Mountains of New York to its mouth at the Delaware Bay. The river has played a significant role in American history, serving as a boundary during colonial times and as a major shipping route during the industrial revolution. The Delaware River has a complex hydrology system with many tributaries and large reservoirs, including the Pepacton, Cannonsville, and Neversink reservoirs in New York, and the Blue Marsh Lake in Pennsylvania. These reservoirs provide drinking water for millions of people in the region. The river is also used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking, and supports agricultural activities in the surrounding areas.