River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BDRN4
In brief
The Delaware River at Burlington, NJ read 6.49 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.81 ft below minor flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BDRN4
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.99 ft | 2024-01-10 |
| 2 | 11.94 ft | 2021-09-01 |
| 3 | 11.94 ft | 2011-04-17 |
| 4 | 11.69 ft | 2012-10-30 |
| 5 | 11.61 ft | 2012-12-21 |
| 6 | 11.58 ft | 2014-05-01 |
| 7 | 11.30 ft | 2021-10-29 |
| 8 | 11.28 ft | 2011-08-28 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
(MLLW) MINOR FLOODING.
(MLLW) Flooding begins near the mouth of the Neshaminy Creek in the Croydon section of Bristol Township including Sixth Avenue, River Road, Minot Avenue and Bank Street. Flooding begins around the large parking lot at the east end of Linden Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia.
(MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL.
(MLLW) Flooding begins along the riverfront in Burlington City NJ. Flooding begins in Delanco NJ along Delaware Avenue and on the access road to the Riverside Bridge (Burlington Avenue). Flooding begins in Beverly, Riverside and Delran NJ. Flooding begins around Kern Street, Zeisner Avenue and River Road in Cinnaminson NJ. Flooding begins along the Pompeston Creek in Cinnaminson and Riverton NJ.
(MLLW) Flooding begins around Radcliffe Street and Mill Street in Bristol PA. Flooding begins along Tanner's Run near the intersection of US Route 130, Beverly Road and Devlin Avenue in Burlington Township NJ. Flooding begins on the lower Rancocas Creek and its tributaries including Kendles Run and Parkers Creek near Creek Road in Moorestown NJ.
(MLLW) MODERATE FLOODING. At this level, additional roadways near the river and its tidal tributaries in Burlington County, lower Bucks County and Northeast Philadelphia begin to flood. Lives may be at risk when people put themselves in harm's way. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. COASTAL FLOOD WARNING LEVEL.
(MLLW) MAJOR FLOODING. At this level, widespread roadway flooding begins near the river and its tidal tributaries in Burlington County, lower Bucks County and Northeast Philadelphia. Vulnerable homes and businesses may be damaged as water levels rise further above this threshold. Numerous roads become impassable and some neighborhoods may be isolated. The flood waters become a danger to anyone who attempts to cross on foot or in a vehicle.
(MLLW) The level reached on May 1, 2014.
(MLLW) The level reached on December 21, 2012.
(MLLW) The level reached on October 30, 2012 during Post Tropical Cyclone Sandy.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Delaware River at Burlington is at 6.49 ft, 2.81 ft below minor flood stage.
The National Weather Service sets minor flooding 9.3 ft, moderate flooding 10.3 ft and major flooding 11.3 ft.
The highest crest on record is 11.99 ft, on 2024-01-10.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BDRN4). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.