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Delaware River Closure: Safety Measures Amid Rising Waters

5/11/2025

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The Delaware River in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, faces closure as water levels surge, anticipated to peak just shy of 17 feet on Saturday evening. Access points will stay shut until levels dip below 15 feet. With rising waters, safety measures intensify, mandating lifejackets for all vessels until levels recede below 8 feet. Stay safe!

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The Delaware River in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, faces closure as water levels surge, anticipated to peak just shy of 17 feet on Saturday evening. Access points will stay shut until levels dip below 15 feet. With rising waters, safety measures intensify, mandating lifejackets for all vessels until levels recede below 8 feet. Stay safe!