Delaware River & Flooding Information
THIS IS THE SAME INFORMATION THE AUTHORITIES USE TO FIND OUT ABOUT FLOODING. THERE IS NO BETTER SOURCE OF INFORMATION ANYWHERE FOR ANYONE.Current River Height @ Rieglesville, NJ
(Live data from sensor located on the Jersey side of the river. This sensor often fails when the river floods.) 31 Day History of River Height @ Rieglesville
National Weather Service Forecast for Bucks County
Here are the current current river height projections from the
NOAA Advanced Hydrological Prediction Center (external link)
RIEGLESVILLE NJ- CLICK ON THE MAP TO SEE MORE INFORMATION
FRENCHTOWN NJ - CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE INFORMATION
Areas that we know get water for various river stages reported in Reiglesville.
THIS IS NOT OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT DATA, IT IS JUST ANECDOTAL INFORMATION FROM OUR OWN EXPERIENCE.
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Links related to flooding issues
Flooding Questions
Q. Who orders an evacuation & what are the criteria for an evacuation?A. The fire company does NOT order evacuations - we respond to requests from local, county and federal officials who make the determination if the river conditions are such that an evacuation is warranted and then notify the fire company to assist with the process.
Q. How much lead time do we have for an evacuation?
A. It depends. River rise rates in excess of 1 foot per hour have been observed in the last three major floods, however, the rise rate once there is water on the roads is slower. However, by the time water is on the roads, it's already too late to evacuate. While there are no hard and fast numbers, the decision to evacuate is made at a point where it looks like within a day or less the roads will become impassible to vehicular traffic of all kinds (that includes fire trucks and ambulances!), so the decision to evacuate is made. The river data web sites (see above) have been very helpful in the decision-making process.
Q. What areas flood first?
A. In general, when the river is at "bankfull" (19 feet) in Riegelsville, we'll have some water on the road on Rt. 32 and Berm Lane, as well as some water almost to the road at Bridgeton Hill road and River road. The upriver end of trails end will also see water in yards and over the road when the river is at bankfull in Reiglesville.
Q. I need a basement pumped out - can you help?
A. Yes! If there's no water around your house and there's no oil in your water, we can probobly pump you out (for free).
Give us a call at the station (610) 982-5710 (don't email, call) and we'll get you on the list. We pump out homes as fast as we can, but we do have limited capability, so please be patient. If your fuel oil tank broke and leaked oil, we can't pump you out, you'll have to hire a special contractor to remove the oil and contaminated water. Unfortunately, we can't provide referrals. Call your insurance company.
Q. Why Was My Electric Meter Pulled Out, and What Can I Do to get my electric back on?
A. In most cases, we have nothing to do with electric meters being pulled after flooding. The electric utility makes the decision to pull electric meters as a result of flooding. The basic rule is if your breaker panel was under water, your meter will be pulled, and won't be replaced until an inspection is completed by a qualified electrician. On some rare occasions we'll request a meter pulled for safety reasons - for example, if there's a basement flooded and full of flammable liquids.