Delaware River · Philadelphia & the Countryside
Delaware River: New Hope to Washington Crossing
5,690 cfs
Gauge 01463500 · Sep 14, 9:15 PM (39 min ago)
About the 69th percentile for today (1913–2024)
- 2,000 min runnable
- 3,000–15,000 ideal
- 30,000 max safe (cfs)
Thresholds are editorial starting points, not official advisories. Scout, check dam-release schedules, and never rely on a single number.
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The run
History on both banks and the Wells Falls rapid just below the New Hope-Lambertville bridge, then relaxed Class I to the crossing site.
Hazards
Wells Falls (Class II-III at higher flows) immediately below the put-in: scout from the bridge and know your line. Wing dams.
Season
April-October.
Last 7 days
Streamflow at Delaware River at Trenton NJ · USGS page
Put-in & take-out
Where it is
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