Station Name: WEST BRANCH DELAWARE RIVER AT HANCOCK NY
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 925 feet

Nearest Address:
252–498 Perkins Rd
Hancock, NY 13783
Delaware County

GPS Coordinates: 41.95216667, -75.2909444

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued April 9 at 5:49AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 5:49 AM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 4:00 PM

The combination of dry fine fuels, southerly wind gusts of to 20 to 30 mph, and relative humidity values as low as 20 to 35 percent will contribute to an elevated risk for fire spread on Thursday for Northeast Pennsylvania. Be sure to heed any local and state burning regulations. This statement has been issued in coordination with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Special Weather Statement issued April 9 at 5:49AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 5:49 AM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 4:00 PM

The combination of dry fine fuels, southerly wind gusts of to 20 to 30 mph, and relative humidity values as low as 20 to 35 percent will contribute to an elevated risk for fire spread on Thursday for portions of Central New York. The annual statewide burn ban is in effect until May 14. No burn permits are issued.

Red Flag Warning issued April 8 at 2:55PM EDT until April 9 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Wed April 8, 2026, 2:55 PM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 7:00 AM

* Affected Area...Portions of the Upper Hudson Valley/Champlain FDRA including Warren, Saratoga, and Washington Counties, as well as portions of the Hudson Valley FDRA including eastern Montgomery, Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, eastern Greene, Columbia, eastern Ulster, Dutchess, and Sullivan Counties. * Timing...From noon to 6 PM Thursday, with the lowest relative humidity values and highest wind gusts expected during the afternoon. * Winds...South 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 20 to 30 percent. * Temperatures...In the upper 50s. * Impacts...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Red Flag Warning issued April 9 at 2:07AM EDT until April 9 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 2:07 AM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 6:00 PM

* Affected Area...Portions of the Upper Hudson Valley/Champlain FDRA including Warren, Saratoga, and Washington Counties, as well as portions of the Hudson Valley FDRA including eastern Montgomery, Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, eastern Greene, Columbia, eastern Ulster, Dutchess, and Sullivan Counties. * Timing...From noon to 6 PM today, with the lowest relative humidity values and highest wind gusts expected during the afternoon. * Winds...South 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 20 to 30 percent. * Temperatures...In the upper 50s. * Impacts...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.