Delaware River · Pocono Mountains
Upper Delaware: Damascus to Narrowsburg (Skinners Falls)
2,300 cfs
Gauge 01427510 · Sep 14, 8:30 PM (2 h ago)
About the 80th percentile for today (1975–2025)
- 700 min runnable
- 1,200–6,000 ideal
- 12,000 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
Part of the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River (National Park Service). Mostly easy riffles and long pools with bald eagles, plus Skinners Falls, a Class II ledge rapid that draws a crowd.
Hazards
Skinners Falls becomes pushy above about 6,000 cfs; cold spring water and quick weather changes.
Season
May-October; summer flows are dam-supported from the New York City reservoirs.
Last 7 days
Streamflow at DELAWARE RIVER AT CALLICOON NY · USGS page
Put-in & take-out
Where it is
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