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Delaware River expected to crest below Flood level at Riegelsville Sunday morning.

According to the NOAA River Forecast website, the Delaware River is expected to crest at the Riegelsville Bridge river gauge at 14 feet Monday morning, a foot below the Action Level. Below are the river levels (note that the level is relative to sea level, so doesn’t match the other levels) and expected impacts and a chart showing historic crests:

These images were taken from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which maintains and monitors river gauges along the length of the Delaware River. For more much information, here is a link to the NOAA Riegelsville River Gauge, which is updated regularly:

https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/RGLN4

The main NOAA River Forecast site is available here:

https://water.noaa.gov/about/rfc

Delaware River expected to crest below Flood level at Riegelsville Sunday morning.

According to the NOAA River Forecast website, the Delaware River is expected to crest at the Riegelsville Bridge river gauge at 14 feet Monday morning, a foot below the Action Level. Below are the river levels (note that the level is relative to sea level, so doesn’t match the other levels) and expected impacts and a chart showing historic crests:

These images were taken from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which maintains and monitors river gauges along the length of the Delaware River. For more much information, here is a link to the NOAA Riegelsville River Gauge, which is updated regularly:

https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/RGLN4

The main NOAA River Forecast site is available here:

https://water.noaa.gov/about/rfc

Delaware River Level Update for Friday 1/12 – Sunday 1/14: No River Flooding expected in Township

The Delaware River is forecast by the National Weather Service and NOAA https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=phi&gage=rgln4 to increase but not to flood stage with this weekends storm. 1 -1.5 inches of rain is forecast for our region. A wind advisory will be in effect, with potential gusts of 40-50 mph.

If you need assistance, contact the Upper Black Eddy Fire Department by dialing 911 if its an emergency or 610-982-5710 for non-emergency assistance. For any local roads issues, contact the Bridgeton Township Roads Department at 610-982-5387.

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Minor Flooding on the Delaware River Expected Wednesday – Friday, 1/9 – 1/11

The Delaware River is forecast by the National Weather Service and NOAA https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=phi&gage=rgln4 to reach Minor flood stage in our area beginning Wednesday, 1/9 and cresting Thursday, 1/11 6 am. River Road will likely be affected in Bridgeton, by Berm Lane and the intersection with Bridgeton Hill Road. Please make plans for this, or if you need assistance, contact the Upper Black Eddy Fire Department by dialing 911 if its an emergency or 610-982-5710 for non-emergency assistance. For any local roads issues, contact the Bridgeton Township Roads Department at 610-982-5387.