River stage
Tocks Island, Delaware River
- River level
- 6.74 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.09 ft
- Recent high
- 10.71 ft
- Recent low
- 5.26 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS TKSN4
- 30-day change
- +0.33 ft
- Average
- 6.27 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 37.40 ft
In brief
The Delaware River at Tocks Island, NJ read 6.74 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 13.26 ft below action stage. That is 0.33 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge TKSN4
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37.40 ft | 1955-08-19 |
| 2 | 33.87 ft | 2006-06-28 |
| 3 | 33.24 ft | 2005-04-03 |
| 4 | 30.34 ft | 2004-09-19 |
| 5 | 28.40 ft | 1996-01-20 |
| 6 | 24.95 ft | 2011-09-09 |
| 7 | 24.00 ft | 1986-03-16 |
| 8 | 23.82 ft | 1973-06-30 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 21.00 ft
Approach roads to the Shawnee Inn flood. Route 209 begins to flood.
- 22.00 ft
Many local roads that connect to Route 209, River Road, and other park roads are closed.
- 23.00 ft
Route 209 is closed.
- 25.00 ft
Campsites in Worthington State Forest in New Jersey flood.
- 30.00 ft
All delaware water gap recreation resources are impacted, including natural and cultural resources, archeological sites, visitor use facilities, and infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and utilities.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Delaware River flooding at Tocks Island?
No. The Delaware River at Tocks Island is at 6.74 ft, 13.26 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Tocks Island?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 20 ft, minor flooding 21 ft, moderate flooding 23 ft and major flooding 25 ft.
What is the highest the Delaware River has been at Tocks Island?
The highest crest on record is 37.4 ft, on 1955-08-19.
Is the Delaware River high or low right now at Tocks Island?
At 6.74 ft it is higher than 86% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge TKSN4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 01440200). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.