Hackensack River at Rivervale NJ
Is Hackensack River at Rivervale NJ flooding right now?
Hackensack River at Rivervale NJ measured 1.71 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 3.8 ft below its 5.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.71 ft
Streamflow
39 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5.5 ft, with major flooding at 8 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.26 ft on Sun, Aug 28, 2011.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4.5 ft | 2.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5.5 ft | 3.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 6.5 ft | 4.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 8 ft | 6.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.26 ft | 2011-08-28 |
| 12.19 ft | 2007-04-16 |
| 8.12 ft | 2010-03-14 |
| 7.85 ft | 1984-05-30 |
| 6.24 ft | 1987-04-04 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pascack Brook at Westwood NJ | 1.7 mi | Bergen County |
| Pascack Brook at Woodcliff Lake outlet at Hillsdale NJ | 3.2 mi | Bergen County |
| Pascack Brook at Park Ridge NJ | 3.7 mi | Bergen County |
| Hackensack River at New Milford NJ | 4.0 mi | Bergen County |
| Saddle River at Ridgewood NJ | 5.4 mi | Bergen County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.