River stage
Stockton, Delaware River
- River level
- 2.24 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.76 ft
- Recent high
- 4.46 ft
- Recent low
- 0.08 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS STKN4
- 30-day change
- +1.25 ft
- Average
- 1.18 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 30.44 ft
In brief
The Delaware River at Stockton, NJ read 2.24 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 14.76 ft below action stage. That is 1.25 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge STKN4
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30.44 ft | 1955-08-20 |
| 2 | 27.74 ft | 1903-10-11 |
| 3 | 27.00 ft | 1936-03-19 |
| 4 | 26.00 ft | 2005-04-04 |
| 5 | 25.39 ft | 2006-06-29 |
| 6 | 23.80 ft | 1841-01-08 |
| 7 | 22.83 ft | 1902-02-28 |
| 8 | 22.50 ft | 2004-09-19 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
Mill Street in Stockton is flooded as well as the Bull Island Campgrounds.
- 19.00 ft
Point Pleasant, Pennsylvania begins to have flood problems.
- 22.00 ft
Railroad Avenue in stockton is flooded.
- 26.00 ft
Main Street in Stockton is flooded. The entrance to Bull Island State Park is closed.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Delaware River flooding at Stockton?
No. The Delaware River at Stockton is at 2.24 ft, 14.76 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Stockton?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 17 ft, minor flooding 18 ft, moderate flooding 20 ft and major flooding 24 ft.
What is the highest the Delaware River has been at Stockton?
The highest crest on record is 30.44 ft, on 1955-08-20.
Is the Delaware River high or low right now at Stockton?
At 2.24 ft it is higher than 89% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge STKN4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 01461500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.